March 6th, 201702737Aycliffe Juniors enjoyed another weekend of footballing action as most teams tried to continue league games. The highlight though was a much anticipated cup semi final for the Under 17's.
Seaton Carew were the visiting semi final opponents, a team who play a league above the Aycliffe side. League standings though were over turned as...
March 6th, 201748718An appeal will be made on the BBCâs âCrimewatch UKâ programme tonight (Monday March 6) to trace a convicted sex offender who has been on the run for several months.
In November last year at Durham Crown Court, Lisa Hauxwell, 48, was sentenced in her absence to 14 years in prison for a number sexual assaults, which took place in...
March 3rd, 201702119Newton Aycliffe 1, Whitley Bay 3
For the second time in a week Aycliffe lost a game in which they should have gained at least a draw.
This time it was The Bay who profited, taking the points after three defensive mistakes were all converted in a 1-3 win.
Aycliffe started the brighter. Captain Jamie Owens had a chance on two...
March 2nd, 201704334Woodham Academy student Georgia Thelwell has had an exceptional year this year where her hard work and dedication to dance has led her to fantastic opportunities and exceptional performances.
More recently Georgia has competed in Can You Dance touring convention where she competed against other dancers at a national standard.
This...
March 2nd, 201712684Local councillor John Clare thanked businesses after he was awarded a special Aycliffe Ambassador award during Wednesday nightâs Make Your Mark ceremony on Aycliffe Business Park.
Cllr Clare was handed the gong for his outstanding contribution to the business park at the end of the awards presentation, held at the Xcel...
March 1st, 201701958Police are warning motorists of a âzero tolerance approachâ as the penalties for using a mobile phone while driving were cranked up today.
As from Wednesday (March 1), new legislation means drivers caught using their mobiles will now be subject to a ÂŁ200 fine and six points on their licence.
The new legislation could have a...
March 1st, 201702438The stage is set for Aycliffe Business Parkâs third annual Make Your Mark awards event.
More than 250 people will gather for the award-giving bash at the Xcel Centre tonight (Wednesday March 1).
For the first time, the available tickets for Make Your Mark â organised and promoted by the not-for-profit Aycliffe Business Park...
March 1st, 201701747More than 5,000 children in County Durham have received a place at one of their chosen secondary schools for September 2017.
Parents of 5,088 soon to be Year 7 pupils will on March 1 receive offers for the forthcoming academic year, with 98.3 per cent of them given one of their preferred choices.
Of the 5,088 applications made,...
February 28th, 201702012The Great Aycliffe and Middridge Partnership â GAMP â which supervises almost ÂŁ250,000 of County Council locality spending in Great Aycliffe and Middridge â is still advertising for public reps.
If you live in Great Aycliffe or Middridge, and are interested in having a say on how this public money is spent locally, call 01325...
February 28th, 201702584County Durham-headquartered fitness business OneGym is continuing to grow across the region, opening its latest gym on Teesside following a ÂŁ250,000 investment.
The 12,000 sq ft fitness facility on the border on Ingleby Barwick and Thornaby has created six new jobs, with OneGymnow employing 22 staff across Bishop Auckland, Newton...
