May 16th, 202301167Parts of Aycliffe Business Park are a little cleaner thanks to the work of Aycliffe Running Club.
The club decided to try out an initiative called “plogging” – a recreational activity originating in Sweden which incorporates jogging/walking and picking up litter.
Club members took part in the initiative which is part of the...
May 15th, 20230836Local authorities in the North-East have secured funding to help tackle gambling-related harm in the region.
The Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) for the North-East has successfully bid for £750,000 from the Gambling Commission’s Regulatory Settlements Fund to develop a regional three-year pilot programme dedicated...
May 15th, 20230419Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket…
Saturday 13th May – NYSD Division 2
Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Marton 2nd XI – weather was mild and sunny. Newton Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Marton 2nd XI 130 all out after 41.2 overs
Luke Telford 4 for 49, Matty Greaves 3 for 9 and Leo Mercy 2 for 11
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May 15th, 20230896What started out as a couple of people attending the befriending group, quickly grew to over 20 people joining weekly.
The Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP)’s Befriending Services offers an in-person befriending group.
Ran by volunteer, Jean Griffiths, Jean credits the group to making a difference and offering a friendly space....
May 12th, 202301124By Paul Blythe
A round-up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section.
U7s Whites – Played Durham United Wolves. Aycliffe played very well but could not get the goal they deserved. MOTM was awarded to Charlie and James.
Under 11’s Blacks – Entertained Coxhoe, in a game full of goals, it was Bradley, Harry...
May 12th, 202303463Welcome to the 62nd issue of Aycliffe Business.
We’re delighted to bring you another jam-packed issue of the magazine for Aycliffe Business Park.
Our cover star feature is with an old friend of mine, Nev Jones from J&C Coaches, which has been on the business park for 50 years.
I’ve known Nev and his family since I left...
May 12th, 20230876Families in County Durham will be able to access additional support services with the launch of new family hubs across the county.
Durham County Council’s first family hub was unveiled by the government’s Early Years Health Adviser, Dame Andrea Leadsom, in Bishop Auckland this week.
Dame Leadsom officially opened the hub as...
May 11th, 20230426Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket…
Saturday 6th May – NYSD Division 2
Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Northallerton 1st XI – weather was mild and sunny. Newton Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bowl first. Match sponsored by Ramsay’s Garage
Northallerton 1st XI 124 all out after 45.4 overs
Leo Mercy 4 for 33,...
May 11th, 20230847A man originally from Newton Aycliffe has been selected for the Great Britain Sitting Volleyball team as they prepare for the first international Sitting Volleyball tournament to take place in the UK since London 2012 Paralympics.
Darren Young, 53, who suffered a life changing injury whilst training with the Royal Air Force, took up...
May 11th, 20230664Newton Aycliffe-based Excelpoint has announced the hiring of a new senior software engineer, Jean Paul Bodiong, to its growing team.
With over 15 years of experience in the software sector, Bodiong will play a key role in supporting Excelpoint's development team in building further depth and functionality into its no-code platform,...
