July 4th, 20230892Tourism contributed more than £1 billion to Durham’s economy for the first time ever in 2022, the latest industry research has revealed.
Last year, 17.9 million people visited the county, spending a record-breaking £1.04b.
This is an increase of 25.6 per cent on 2021 and 8.76 per cent on 2019 and demonstrates how the...
July 3rd, 202301056Tech firm Excelpoint welcomed four college students to their Aycliffe Business Park offices as part of marketing work experience week.
Maja Kowalska, Hannah Board, and Jessica Cowan from Darlington’s Carmel College Sixth Form spent the week at Excelpoint’s offices at The Work Place, allowing them to gain invaluable...
July 3rd, 202303558Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket…
Saturday 1st July – NYSD Division 2
Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Shildon 1st XI – weather was warm and sunny. Newton Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Match Sponsored by J&C Coaches
Shildon 1st XI 163 all out after after 49.2 overs
James Layfield-Carroll 4...
June 30th, 202301055To support the Pioneering Care Partnership’s (PCP) growth and next stage of development, the charity is delighted to appoint a highly skilled, experienced leader to join the team as deputy chief executive.
Liz Fisher joins the charity with a passion to tackle health inequalities and making a difference for people, as well as...
June 30th, 20230945Aycliffe Business provides local firms with a platform dedicated to celebrating the vibrant spirit of entrepreneurship and exploring the evolving landscape of business across our park.
Throughout the pages of our latest issue, we – as always – embark on a journey through the positive lens of Aycliffe Business Park, showcasing the...
June 29th, 202304086Woodham students honoured “one of their own” when they all wore bow ties to honour the pupil who tragically died at the school last summer.
Ted Sanderson arrived at school on the morning of June 21, 2022, but never returned home.
However, Ted has left a lasting legacy which resonates through the school, in particular within his...
June 28th, 20230842By Steven Dawson
A special mention in this week’s race report to Alan Wilks who finished first in the NEMAA Track and Field Championships at Monkton Stadium on June 17.
Alan won the 1,500-metre race, continuing his excellent record in the NEMAA events.
On Sunday, June 25, one member took part in the Saturn Running Rocky...
June 28th, 20230896People are being encouraged to have their say on a new housing strategy for County Durham.
Durham County Council is asking residents to join its housing conversation, a public consultation which will aid the development of its new housing strategy for 2024, updating and replacing the strategy agreed in 2019.
The proposed new...
June 27th, 202301233A Newton Aycliffe firm that manufacturers products for the construction industry has launched a brand change as part of an ambitious expansion drive.
EOS – which has rebranded as Remagin – aims to double turnover and employment between now and 2030.
The £15m business currently employs around 70 people at its Heighington Lane...
June 26th, 202301476Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket…
Saturday 24th June – NYSD Division 2
Maltby 1st XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was hot and sunny. Maltby won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 214 all out after 46 overs
Sam Telford 61, Luke Telford 39 and Leon Patel 23
Maltby 1st XI 212...
