July 17th, 201801708As Newton Aycliffe Juniors look ahead to their new season, the club would like to recognise those that have supported them and help make it possible for all of their teams to enjoy their football each week.
Every one of the teams have sponsors to thank for funding equipment and kits.
This year that support has also being enhanced...
July 17th, 201801470Durham’s biker cops are gearing up for one of the North-East’s biggest family fun days.
Durham Constabulary’s annual ‘BikeWise’ event takes place from 10am to 5pm this Sunday, July 22 at the force’s headquarters at Aykley Heads.
World record holder’s Darlington-based stunt rider Dave Coates and the 3SIXTY bicycle...
July 17th, 201801581North East business IT solutions provider razorblue is planning further expansion at its Teesside office after seeing a 31% hike in revenue.
With offices in Catterick, Wynyard, Leeds and London, the firm specialises in managed IT and security services, super-fast connectivity, cloud and hosting and business software solutions for...
July 16th, 201801571A round-up of the weekend’s cricket action…
Saturday 14th July – NYSD Division 2
Stokesley 2nd XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was hot and sunny. Stokesley won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 206 all out after 29.2 overs
Michael Howe 79, Sam Telford 45 and Darryn Bancroft 22
Stokesley...
July 16th, 201802507A charity fundraiser struck down by cancer twice in recent years saw his fundraising efforts move closer to a £35,000 milestone over the weekend as over £2000 was raised across two challenges.
Paul McGeary from Newton Aycliffe was 33 when he was diagnosed with APL, a form of blood cancer, and he has twice battled the disease into...
July 16th, 201803107Kitchen manufacturer Parkin and Denwood has made Newton Aycliffe the heart of its home after launching a stylish new showroom on the business park.
The business was purchased by Darren Marsden and launched under the name of Parkin and Denwood in September last year.
It has since established a distribution network that can supply...
July 13th, 201811544Additional funding is being made available for a council programme which provides support to families in County Durham.
Durham County Council runs the County Durham Stronger Families programme, through which it provides support with any problems or difficulties families may be having.
The council’s Cabinet is next week to be told...
July 13th, 201812255By Adam Steel
One of Aycliffe Business Park’s most iconic buildings with outstanding facilities to match its charitable owner’s incredible backstory is toasting its 10th anniversary.
Hidden behind preservation order-protected trees on Heighington Lane, The Work Place, a purpose-built business and conference centre, is one of...
July 13th, 201801743Durham will host its most ambitious ever Lumiere light festival in 2019, featuring a selection of some favourites from the past decade of festivals.
Durham County Council’s Cabinet this week agreed to re-commission Artichoke to deliver large scale events in both 2019 and 2021, with community activities and legacy artworks in the...
July 12th, 201801396Aycliffe Running Club round-up – by Donna Campbell
The first race of this week took place on Wednesday night when several members attended the Pitstop Festival hosted by Darlington Harriers.
It was yet another extremely hot night especially for a race run on tarmac. This event takes place on the actual race course at Croft.
In...
