July 4th, 201603428County Durham’s proud manufacturing heritage inspired dozens of bright young minds to make products for the 21st Century home as part of a popular schools competition.
Talented young entrepreneurs from Durham Johnston School, in Durham City, were awarded the accolade of Future Business Magnates 2016 at a glittering awards ceremony...
July 4th, 201602695Aycliffe club runners participated in the Ropner 5k trail race, part of the Stockton Summer Trail Series.
Conditions were ideal for running. The outstanding performances came from John Surtees, who was first home for the club in a time of in 17:23, placing him third overall and Tracey Surtees who was fourth female overall in a time of...
July 4th, 2016011576Phil Wilson MP outlines his disappointment following Brexit, but says we must all now move forward...
Britain has voted to leave the European Union. Having passionately campaigned for a Remain vote, I, like many, am deeply disappointed by the result and concerned about the impact of this decision on our region and our...
July 4th, 201603285Great Western Railway (GWR) has unveiled the first of a fleet of new Hitachi built trains as part of a special journey celebrating 175 years to the day since the very first train ran on the line between Bristol and London.
The new Hitachi fleet is being introduced as part of the biggest investment on this railway since Brunel,...
July 1st, 201612407A popular community hub has had an £2,500 IT overhaul to improve facilities.
Several improvements have been made to enhance facilities and services for both the community and staff at Newton Aycliffe Youth and Community Centre.
Local people and training providers will now benefit from full WIFI coverage throughout the building as...
July 1st, 201602187A Newton Aycliffe commercial finance company is celebrating after becoming the first firm to become an official intermediary for the Business Banking team at the UK’s only digital bank.
Commercial Expert, based on Aycliffe Business Park in Newton Aycliffe, was chosen as the first introducer to Durham-based Atom Bank, which launched...
July 1st, 201603913Newton Aycliffe Juniors celebrated their season success at their 19th Annual Presentation Day at Sunnydale Leisure Centre.
There was recognition for coaches, committee members leaving their roles this year and a welcome for all new volunteers joining us.
Club Chairman Nige Slatcher awarded this years Chairman’s award to Adam...
June 30th, 201602603Pioneering Care Partnership’s (PCP) Buddies Befriending Service is offering residents of Great Aycliffe and Middridge (over 50 years) the chance to go along to one of the following day trips.
Places must be booked in advance and the following dates are available:
Archers Ice-cream Farm, 28th July 10-2pm
South Shields Park &...
June 30th, 201603430Hardwick Hall Hotel was filled with excited students and immensely proud parents on Tuesday evening as everyone awaited the results of the Woodham Sports Academy Presentation Evening.
The annual awards night is always well attended and this year was no different.
Joined by Durham County Cricketer Keaton Jennings, the crowd were...
June 29th, 201603586Great Aycliffe Village Hall Association is celebrating the completion of refurbishment works and taking ownership of the ever popular Village Hall.
The £20,000 makeover has been made possible through Durham County Council’s Community Buildings Asset Transfer Programme, with 30% of cost being funded through the Great Aycliffe and...
