August 2nd, 202301328Companies across Aycliffe Business Park have collectively played a major part in supporting a historic football achievement for the town.
Newton Aycliffe Football Club won the Northern League title in the 2022-23 season – winning promotion to the Northern Premier League for the first time in the club’s history.
A number of...
August 1st, 20230880A pioneering scheme which allows disused medical and care equipment to be given a new lease of life has been extended.
Durham County Council teamed up with Medequip and HW Martin for the initiative which allows people to bring equipment they no longer use to three of the local authority’s Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs)...
August 1st, 202301200Pre-season friendly
Newton Aycliffe 0, Morpeth Town 2
Friday, July 28
By Ryan Livingston
Newton Aycliffe FC completed their busy pre-season programme last weekend as the Newtonians prepare for a historic season in the Northern Premier League.
Aycliffe’s final pre-season test came against Morpeth Town, with Brian Atkinson’s...
August 1st, 202301056Work is underway on the £61m expansion of one of the UK’s premier science parks following the appointment of a contractor.
Led by Durham County Council, the development of phase three of The North East Technology Park (NETPark) at Sedgefield has begun, after Kier was chosen to deliver the project.
The county council is funding...
August 1st, 20230897Durham County Council has scrapped the discounts offered for early payment of fixed penalty notices (FPNs) issued to people for fly-tipping, dropping litter and dog fouling.
Before the discounts ended, people caught fly-tipping could see their £400 FPN reduced to £180 if they paid early, while £150 littering fines were discounted...
July 31st, 202301339Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket…
Saturday 29th July – NYSD Division 2
Marton 2nd XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was cool and breezy. Newton Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Marton 2nd XI 205 for 9 after 50 overs
Matty Greaves 3 for 33, Luke Telford 2 for 38 and James Layfield-Carroll 2...
July 31st, 202301147When it comes to property law and property contracts, requesting a deposit is a common occurrence in selling a property. But when is a deposit not just a deposit?
The deposit acts as security for the seller and is usually part of the overall purchase price.
Typically, a deposit in a property purchase is set at 10 per cent of the...
July 28th, 20230685Green spaces across County Durham have once again been awarded a prestigious national status.
Eight parks and green spaces, which are maintained by Durham County Council, have received Green Flag accreditation from the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.
The scheme, recognising parks, cemeteries, countryside sites and...
July 27th, 20230625Durham County Council has expanded its electric vehicle fleet as part of its aim to achieve net zero.
The local authority has acquired 29 new electric vehicles (EV) as part of its vehicle replacement programme, which sees vehicles that are due to be renewed replaced with electric versions.
This includes 24 new midi vans, which...
July 26th, 20230439By Steven Dawson
It has been another very busy week for Aycliffe Running Club with some excellent performances.
On Wednesday, July 19, two members took part in the New Marske Harriers Summer Coast Road 5k. Dave Blewitt (22:11) and Yvonne Blewitt (28:12), both represented the cub. This was also a new 5k personal best for Yvonne....
