February 3rd, 201603932Newton Aycliffe lawnmower manufacturer Husqvarna is gearing up to take on 680 extra staff as part of its summer rush.
The Aycliffe Business Park factory, part of the global group behind household names including Flymo, has been given the contract to manufacture all its robotic mowers ahead of around 30 other factories...
February 3rd, 201601959Manufacturers should collaborate with high-tech companies earlier to take advantage of opportunities in the lucrative innovation supply chain.
That will be just one of the insightful messages innovation leaders will be sharing when they gather at a prestigious science park in County Durham next month.
Speakers at the Innovation...
February 2nd, 201603313There were no injuries reported after a two-car crash in Newton Aycliffe on Tuesday morning.
Police were called to the incident on the North-bound carriageway of the A167, at Aycliffe Business Park, at around 8am.
One lane was closed for about 90 minutes after the accident, which involved a VW Golf driven by a 29-year-old woman,...
February 2nd, 201602626Washington 1, Newton Aycliffe 2
Durham Challenge Cup, quarter-finals
Newton Aycliffe’s Northern League club bounced back from their disappointing FA Vase exit at the weekend by coming from behind to win a crucial cup tie on Tuesday night.
The Newtonians – beaten 5-0 in the fifth round of the Vase at Camberley Town on Saturday...
February 2nd, 201602332Newton Aycliffe-based Collins Seafoods has agreed a splashing sponsorship deal with Hartlepool Swimming Club.
The frozen at sea fish supplier has pledged to support the local club with brand new swimming kit for the children.
Collins will also be helping with marketing and PR support, which includes the redesign of its website and...
February 2nd, 201602756Newton Aycliffe 55, West Hartleool TDSOB 0
What a great weekend for Newton Aycliffe’s rugby club, who had two full teams playing home games on the same Saturday.
The club now has full use of the rugby facilities at Greenfield Community College, a massive boost for rugby in Newton Aycliffe.
Last weekend’s home game saw 1st XV...
February 2nd, 201602497Huntsman 3, Barnard Castle 2
By Craig Woodhead
Following last week’s postponed league fixture, The Huntsman were back in action at home to Barnard Castle FC in The Darlington Charity Cup.
Manager Neil Dodds made several changes from the defeat away to Gainford, as Nathan Wintour, Dave Neale, Stuart Ord and John Jamie Herd were...
February 1st, 201602506Local businesses are rallying behind an independent charity which is helping families in their fight against cancer.
Newton Aycliffe firm SCH Site Services is the latest company to support the Solan Connor Fawcett Family Cancer Trust, set up by charity crusader Mark Solan.
Mark raised £22,000 for Cancer Research UK from a charity...
February 1st, 201602067Tickets are selling fast for Newton Aycliffe’s glitzy business awards ceremony which will be held next week.
More than 200 people have already booked their places for Aycliffe Business Park’s Make Your Mark event at the Xcel Centre on Wednesday 10th February.
Sales have already equalled the turn-out for the 2014 event.
And...
January 30th, 201603298Newtonian Gemma Porter has taken up a new marketing role with Woodham Academy.
The 26-year-old has been taken on as media and marketing officer – a new position created by the school.
Previously events organiser at housing provider livin, Gemma graduated from Newcastle Business School with a marketing degree in 2011.
A former...
