June 25th, 201801706A round-up of the weekend’s cricket action…
Saturday 23rd June – NYSD Division 2
Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Barnard Castle 2nd XI – weather was warm and sunny. Barnard Castle won the toss and chose to bat first.
Barnard Castle 2nd XI 207 for 7 after 50 overs
Jack Slatcher 3 for 15, Luke Telford 2 for 43 and George...
June 22nd, 201802333Highly-experienced former Darlington and Spennymoor front man Ian Ward became Deano Browne’s first new signing of the summer at Newton Aycliffe.
The 31-year-old striker – affectionately nicknamed “Hoss” by fans – joins Aycliffe from Bishop Auckland.
Boss Browne – who has appointed Sean Tarling and Andrew Jinks as his...
June 22nd, 201802538Woodham Academy has new life-saving equipment and a range of sports kit, thanks to the generous donation of a North East company.
Building and roofing specialist Hodgson Sayers has donated a defibrillator for Woodham Academy’s sports hall and training kit for the school’s netball, rugby, basketball and football teams.
The...
June 22nd, 201803483The company which brought Hitachi Rail Europe to Newton Aycliffe has admitted Brexit is to blame for a major multi-million pound development not happening.
Merchant Anglo developed the site now known as Merchant Park, where Hitachi located its £82m rail manufacturing facility which opened three years ago.
There were plans to...
June 21st, 201811456Kids and families in County Durham can get creative at their local library over the coming weeks at a series of art and crafts sessions.
Among the series of sessions around the county, there’s a chance to create a lino print artwork at a Newton Aycliffe day run by artists from North East-based MBC Ceramics.
Suitable for all the...
June 21st, 201801829By Donna Campbell
Sunday 17th June was not only Father’s Day but it was also the day of the annual 10k race in Newton Aycliffe.
This year was the 21st year of the race which has grown significantly, particularly in the last few years with almost 400 runners taking part in the main race and 135 taking part in the 3k fun...
June 20th, 201801607People are being asked to help shape the future of their county when the consultation on the next stage of the County Durham Plan starts this week.
And members of the public will be able to have their say during a consultation session at Aycliffe Youth and Community Centre next week.
Beginning on Friday (June 22), the six-week...
June 20th, 201802038Newton Aycliffe steel company Finley Structures is looking for two quantity surveyor roles.
The family-run firm wants to recruit a quantity surveyor, and a senior quantity surveyor.
Role/Responsibilities:
- Negotiate subcontract and warranty agreements and flag up any particular risks to the project team.
- Manage secondary...
June 20th, 201801723Woodham Academy’s talented students will take to the stage again at their annual Summer Concert.
This year’s event is named ‘A Night At The Movies’ and will feature performances influenced by music from films – ranging from cult classics to modern favourites.
Students from all year groups will take part in the concert,...
June 19th, 201801484A round-up of the weekend’s cricket action…
Saturday 16th June – NYSD Division 2
Northallerton 1st XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was cloudy and cool. Northallerton won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 133 all out after 44.3 overs
Sam Telford 51, Adam Gittins 20 and Chris Palmer...
