December 6th, 201611781The much-celebrated multi-billion pound County Plan drawn up by Durham Council has been put on hold again.
The County Durham Plan (CDP) is an economic blueprint for the area that aims to create 30,000 fresh jobs, 500 hectares of employment land, 9,500sq metres of retail space and 31,400 new homes in the county by 2030.
The original...
December 6th, 201604890Newton Aycliffe FC have sacked manager Peter Dixon after their FA Vase defeat at home to Morpeth Town on Saturday.
The club made the decision about an hour after the game following a disturbance involving players and coaching staff after the 3-2 defeat at Moore Lane Park.
The club have today confirmed Dixon’s departure in a...
December 5th, 201602313Shoppers and retailers are set for an early Christmas present with free parking after 3pm in all council-owned car parks throughout December.
In further good news, as part of Durham County Council’s ongoing support for local retailers, parking will also be free from 10am on 3 December for Small Business Saturday.
The free parking...
December 5th, 201622127Aycliffe Juniors football campaign progressed another week with lots of games across the age groups. Lots of teams were in cup action and looking to progress to the latter stages of these competitions.
The Under 7's played in the quarter final of the League Challenge Cup against Boro Rangers 'Yellow'. This was an excellent game of...
December 2nd, 201605568Paul Humble, Head of Employment Law at Whitehead & Low Solicitors LLP based on Aycliffe Business Park, talks about a free employment law seminar he’s hosting on the park in January...
We are hosting the first of a series of employment law updates in January, with a free breakfast seminar covering the topic of employee liability,...
December 2nd, 201602366It was a great turn out from Aycliffe Running Club at the annual Ravenstonedale 10k last Saturday (November 26).
The weather was cold but bright and the ground was frosty and icy in places. The undulating course was in around the picturesque village of Ravenstonedale near Kirkby Stephen.
First home for the club and placing 5th...
December 1st, 201601981Santa Claus has promised children in all parts of Aycliffe that he will definitely visit the town this Christmas.
He has assured local Rotary Club members that he will pay a quick visit on several evenings over the next two weeks before Christmas Eve, when he will return with his sack full of toys for well-behaved...
December 1st, 201602097Students from Greenfield Community College and Shildon Youth Group ‘Teen Spirit’ have been working alongside local artists to create a visual legacy for passengers to enjoy on the platform at Shildon railway station.
The project, funded by BASH and developed by Greenfield Arts, has not only provided a stunning collection of public...
December 1st, 201601835Newton Aycliffe FC’s reward for victory over Worksop Town in the Buildbase FA Vase is a home tie against Morpeth Town this weekend.
The Highwaymen are the current holders having won last season’s competition at Wembley in May.
The Third Round tie will take place at Moore Lane on Saturday (December 3) with a 3pm...
November 30th, 201601709A new ‘News and Brews’ social group for men is being launched at Woodham Community Centre.
The group – which will meet every Thursday between 9.30am and 11am – is for local males to meet and discuss news, views or simply catch up over a cuppa with friends.
The group is free and attendees will have access to free newspapers,...
