March 5th, 202402011Woodham Academy students participated in a weekend residential at Derwent Hill Outdoor Activity Centre situated in the Lake District.
The focus of the weekend was centred on outdoor education, teamwork and resilience.
Year 8 and 9 students worked in small groups alongside instructors to complete a series of outdoor challenges such...
March 4th, 202401175Newton Aycliffe 3, Cleethorpes Town 3
Newton Aycliffe recorded their third consecutive draw on Saturday against Cleethorpes Town after coming from 3-1 down with a spirited performance.
Liam Jarvie had Aycliffe's first chance, but his shot quickly found the hands of Cleethorpes' Heath Richardson.
It was somewhat against the run...
March 4th, 202401665HR2day managing director Nicky Jolley with some useful personnel tips for businesses...
While the term “HR compliance” may sound daunting, it is essentially a set of practices aimed at ensuring that organisations adhere to employment regulations and industry standards.
Being HR compliant is not just a legal obligation; it's a...
March 4th, 202401059Police in County Durham and Darlington are to give away free pouches to motorists to help prevent mobile phone distractions at the wheel and tackle car theft thanks to funding by Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen.
The County Durham and Darlington PCC has invested £1,000 into Faraday Pouches.
The pouches work by containing...
March 1st, 202401070Another of Newton Aycliffe’s high-profile businesses is again supporting the Aycliffe Business Make Your Mark Awards by becoming a category sponsor.
Ebac UK is sponsoring the Environment category for the awards event being held at Hardwick Hall Hotel on May 9.
The washing machine and dehumidifier manufacturer joins Husqvarna,...
February 29th, 20240975By Steven Dawson
This week has been another interesting week for Aycliffe Running Club taking in some scenic and exotic locations across the UK and beyond.
The week started on Saturday with one member travelling around the globe to take part in the Lost City Half Marathon which started in the ancient Maya city of Palenque in...
February 27th, 202401255One of Newton Aycliffe’s best-known businesses is once again supporting the Aycliffe Business Make Your Mark Awards by becoming a category sponsor.
Husqvarna UK is sponsoring the Service Business of the Year category for the awards event being held at Hardwick Hall Hotel on May 9.
The manufacturer joins Gestamp, Ebac, Stiller...
February 26th, 202401151Hebburn Town 2, Newton Aycliffe 2
By Ryan Livingston
Newton Aycliffe remained within a point of the play-offs following an encounter with Hebburn Town last Friday.
The game finished 2-2 in what was a very competitive and fast paced game.
Aycliffe won the reverse fixture played in October courtesy of a Cieran Jackson last...
February 26th, 202401099Having recently launched their digital hub in the heart of Aycliffe Business Park with the vision to optimise the potential of local talent, Optimum Skills are reaping the rewards of their successes by offering one of their own trainees, Mia Baldwin, an exciting opportunity to work within their marketing team.
Mia, 17, from...
February 26th, 20240990More than £6m is being committed to tackle homelessness in County Durham after its council was successful in a bid for funding.
Durham County Council has been awarded funding from the government’s Single Homeless Accommodation Programme (SHAP) to create new accommodation and increase support for those who are homeless or at risk of...
