January 21st, 201941691A mission to provide 24-hour public access lifesaving equipment and free CPR and defibrillator training is exceeding expectations in the Newton Aycliffe.
The project funded by Great Aycliffe and Middridge Partnership was to provide several community venues with equipment and training that can assist our emergency services with “The...
January 20th, 201901460It was a sunny winters weekend that welcomed Aycliffe Juniors football teams to their games and there was plenty of action to enjoy.
The Under 7’s Whites maintained their good form with a 5-1 win against Durham United Tigers. An own goal was added to by Jack R (2), Jack C and man of the match Tyler in a good team performance.
The...
January 18th, 201901982A Newton Aycliffe-based businessman is part of a bold plan to bring Durham Tees Valley Airport back into public ownership.
Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen has struck a £40m deal with airport owners Peel Airports – but the sale has to be signed off by five local authority leaders at a meeting of the Tees Valley Combined Authority next...
January 17th, 2019211591Great Aycliffe Town Council has denied closing down a public survey of its proposed financial plan for 2018-19 earlier than planned – just minutes after being promoted by Aycliffe Today.
The local authority published a survey, via Survey Monkey, in November last year, inviting members of the public to comment on a proposed increase...
January 17th, 201903004High-profile Aycliffe-based businessman John Elliott says a no deal Brexit is the “best deal” for Britain.
His firm Ebac, founded by engineer Elliott more than 40 years ago, has been manufacturing dehumidifiers for decades and is the only British company to produce washing machines from its premises on Aycliffe Business...
January 16th, 201911209By Donna Campbell
It was another full weekend of racing this week which as always began on the Saturday with numerous members taking place in Parkruns.
This saw two of our members record PB’s both at the event in Hackworth Park, Shildon. John Richardson completed this in 26.37 and Tracey Pickering in 32.48.
On Sunday it was...
January 16th, 201901450A nationally acclaimed exhibition showing rare photographs taken by women on the frontline is set to stir audiences as it comes to Bishop Auckland Town Hall.
No Man’s Land offers rarely-seen images taken by female nurses, ambulance drivers and photographers during the First World War, alongside contemporary female artists working a...
January 16th, 201981672Students from Greenfield Community College have been engaging in learning through snow sport activities and broadening their horizons through extensive travel.
More than 40 students and staff enjoyed a week on the slopes in Italy’s Aosta valley taking part in the annual ski residential.
Now in its 19th year, the visit lived up to...
January 15th, 20191754Another weekend of footballing action for the Aycliffe Juniors was enjoyed by all their players and supporters.
The Under 6’s played a development game away at Durham City they faced both tough opposition and a strong wind. William scored a hatrick with Regan and Finley also on target in a brilliant match.
The Under 7’s White...
January 15th, 201911625People looking to get active this New Year can pick up a free taster pass to discover what’s new at their local leisure centre.
Anyone visiting a Durham County Council leisure centre – including Newton Aycliffe – between Friday (January 18) and Monday (Jan 21) can pick up a free three-day pass, which they can use to try out the...
