June 29th, 201801613A leading councillor has labelled a potential new multi-million-pound development for Newton Aycliffe as a “major deal”.
As revealed exclusively by Aycliffe Today last week, Merchant Anglo – the company behind Merchant Park, home to Hitachi’s £82m factory which opened three years ago – is now planning to build three new...
June 28th, 201801904Woodham Academy’s annual Summer Concert has been moved back a day to next Wednesday, July 4.
The event, titled ‘A Night at the Movies’ had been scheduled for Tuesday. All tickets purchased remain valid for the new date.
The concert will feature performances influenced by music from films – ranging from cult classics to...
June 28th, 201801450Following the recent Aycliffe 10k it was back to racing for the members of Aycliffe Running Club this week.
The racing started with two members taking part in the North East Grand Prix at Monkton Stadium where they both competed in the 1-mile race on the track.
John Surtees completed his heat in a time of 4 mins 43 and Tracey...
June 28th, 201801222Children from four primary schools, including Heighington, played an important part in helping a company that runs a unique project linking industry and schools to celebrate its 30th anniversary.
They took part in demonstrations, exhibitions and a talk to show how Children Challenging Industry (CCI) has helped hundreds of primary...
June 27th, 201803566A public consultation has been launched into plans for a new specialist school in Newton Aycliffe.
Durham Gateway Academy has been proposed for young people from across the county who are not flourishing in mainstream secondary education but would thrive in a setting offering practical, skills-based learning.
If it gets the go...
June 27th, 201801658Woodham Academy students have been praised for their excellence after creating a range of high-quality products for their GCSE coursework.
The school’s year 11 design and technology students have produced creative and original pieces of practical work for their controlled assessment.
The now-completed products range from models...
June 26th, 201801902The visitor centre at one of County Durham’s most important Roman sites has reopened to the public following an essential refurbishment programme.
The improvements at Binchester Roman Fort, near Bishop Auckland, include a new building to replace the aged structure which covered the remains of the site’s Roman bathhouse and was no...
June 26th, 201813223Durham Constabulary is preparing to say farewell to one of the force’s most senior officers, who is leaving to take up her first executive post.
After five years with Durham, Superintendent Kerrin Wilson – who married Sedgefield MP Phil Wilson in July 2016 – has been appointed Assistant Chief Constable of Lincolnshire...
June 25th, 201801876Employees from Newton Aycliffe’s Husqvarna dedicated their working day to the area around Darlington’s Cocker Beck giving it a much-needed makeover this month.
The area, which was chosen by Husqvarna staff to benefit from its Husqvarna Loves Parks initiative, quickly saw an improvement as a total of 28 volunteers got hands on in...
June 25th, 201801301The region’s largest council is showing its support for the armed forces this week.
Durham County Council will be flying the official armed forces flag at County Hall until this weekend to mark Armed Forces Day on Saturday, 30 June and Reservist Day on Wednesday, 27 June.
Chairman of the Council, Cllr John Lethbridge, will also...
