September 15th, 201702633A training firm which specialises in emotional intelligence has been awarded a contract to deliver behaviour-based safety training at the worldâs largest new-build Biomass Power station construction site.
High Impact Development, a leading behavioural training company based on Aycliffe Business Park, has won the contract to deliver...
September 14th, 201702737Newton Aycliffe 28, Ryton 14
Newton Aycliffe Rugby Club have restated their intention to push for a top spot in DN2 by beating the recently descended Ryton Rugby Club.
Aycliffe went into the fixture very much the underdogs, facing a strong Ryton side who were out to prove they belonged in the higher leagues, but, as a wise man once...
September 14th, 201702220The relaunch of Aycliffe Business Parkâs exciting new website was celebrated at a high-profile event.
Four keynote speakers, including the Sedgefield MP Phil Wilson, headlined the business seminar at the Xcel Centre, which was sponsored by Cornerstone Business Solutions.
Around a hundred people gathered for the event as Aycliffe...
September 14th, 201702181It was the start of the league season for many of the Aycliffe Juniors teams this week with plenty of action and some great results.
The Under 8's started life in Division 1 with a home game against Darlington FC Quakers. They started the match well and a fairly even first half saw the score being 2-1 at the break to the Quakers. The...
September 14th, 201702440Roads policing officers across Durham and Cleveland are supporting a national week-long seatbelt campaign this week.
During the campaign, officers will stop vehicles where drivers or passengers are not wearing their seatbelts as part of the work carried out by TISPOL, the European traffic police network.
Legislation states that...
September 13th, 201702035Apprenticeships are not just for young people who are new to work, North East training provider Northern Skills Group has reminded businesses.
Apprenticeship programmes can be part of a whole workforce development strategy or plan.
The Northern Skills Group has highlighted a move by Durham County Council to put 11 of its workers...
September 13th, 201712701The final event in the Summer Tees Trail series took place at Newham Grange Farm, Coulby Newham, on Wednesday September 6.
It was a fine but cool evening and with the dark nights drawing in the light was poor in the wooded areas.
First home for the club was Dez Fielden, 7th overall in the time of 18:15, he was followed by John...
September 12th, 201702814The future of the former library site in Newton Aycliffe remains unclear after its owners told Aycliffe Today a decision on its development isnât expected âfor some timeâ.
Despite getting planning permission for a fast food restaurant on the site 19 months ago, nothing further about the proposal has been disclosed.
The town...
September 12th, 201702280Bishop Auckland Snooker Club 1, Aycliffe Sports Club 7
By Paul Eales
After last weekâs county cup win, Newton Aycliffe Sports Club returned to league action against bottom of the league Bishop Auckland Snooker Club.
Again playing away from home, the Aycliffe side wasted no time in taking the lead with Callum Farley slotting...
September 12th, 201701754Local MP Phil Wilson has backed the growing campaign for Government to scrap the 1% pay cap on public sector pay in the upcoming budget.
Upon his return to Parliament, the Sedgefield MP met with frontline nurses and heard how low pay has a detrimental impact on morale, the ability to recruit and retain nurses, and patient...
