May 11th, 201602351By Bob Wood
Newton Aycliffe could finish the season fifth in the Northern League first division if they don’t lose in their final game at Dunston tonight.
The Newtonians are currently sixth in the table after a mixed bag of results during a hectic run-in.
Last Tuesday night saw Aycliffe take three points from Whitley Bay at...
May 10th, 201603083Local councillor John D Clare is planning to ‘sleep rough’ to raise money to support a North-East homelessness charity.
CEO Sleepout’s event in Stockton this week has been organised by Mantis Media managing editor Martin Walker – editor of Aycliffe Today and its sister publication, Tees Business – and DNA PR & Publicity...
May 10th, 201602109The final survey of North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) members ahead of the EU Referendum has reinforced previous results with the majority in favour of remaining in the EU.
Of those who responded to the survey 57.3% said they will vote to stay in the EU, with 31.3% in favour of leaving. A further 10.7% are undecided.
Jonathan...
May 10th, 201604012The May-June 2016 issue of Aycliffe Today Business includes features with:
Caring Caretaker, Business Durham, Crafter’s Companion, SCH Site Services, Melanie Rowland, Finley Structures, Stiller, Butterwick Hospice, ACB North East, Lexus Teesside, Jessie Joe Jacobs and Raisco, while John Finley answers the 20 questions in our Coffee...
May 9th, 201602186Over 900 homes across County Durham have been protected from flooding thanks to £8m of investment by Durham County Council.
A report being presented to the council’s cabinet on Wednesday 11 May provides an update on flood prevention works undertaken across the county since 2012 and details how the council will have invested £8m in...
May 9th, 201602383A round-up of the weekend’s cricket action...
Saturday 7th May – NYSD Division 2
Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Wolviston 1st XI – weather was cool and cloudy. Aycliffe lost the toss and were asked to bowl first.
Wolviston 1st XI 165 all out after 49.5 overs
Luke Telford 4 for 8, Patrick Howe 2 for 34 and Ryan Dawson 2 for...
May 6th, 201602270Ron Hogg has been re-elected as Police and Crime Commissioner for County Durham and Darlington. In yesterday’s election Ron, the Labour Party candidate, received 63% of the vote.
Commenting on the result, Ron Hogg said: “I am delighted to have been re-elected as Police and Crime Commissioner for County Durham and...
May 6th, 201602003The foundations have been laid for a new housing development in Newton Aycliffe which will create new jobs.
Chapter Homes aims to establish itself as one of the region’s premier housebuilders with an investment set to generate more than £35m for the County Durham economy.
The investment comes as the housebuilder begins work on...
May 6th, 201601992County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) is working with national charity Best Beginnings to support an award-winning mobile phone app for parents and parents-to-be.
The Baby Buddy app is free of charge and has been created by Best Beginnings in conjunction with mums, midwives and doctors with the aim of giving...
May 6th, 201602252Newton Aycliffe’s Northern League football club could finish as high as third in the top flight after enjoying a strong run-in to the season.
Peter Dixon’s side can climb up fourth in the first division with a win at home to derby rivals Bishop Auckland on Saturday, with other results going their way.
It comes after Aycliffe...
