May 12th, 202301165By 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, 202303547Welcome 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, 20230908Families 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, 20230452Lee 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, 20230872A 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, 20230693Newton 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,...
May 10th, 20230657By Steven Dawson
It has been another busy week for Aycliffe Running Club with the week starting with the daily mile at South Shields on Wednesday, May 3.
There were three members taking part including David Stothard (7:17) in what was his quickest time in the series of races, Melanie Rowland (8:36) and Ian Stothard (10:03),who...
May 10th, 20230722Longer lorries will be introduced to Britain’s roads to deliver on a government policy to grow the economy, boost productivity, slash road emissions, and support supply chains.
Legislation will be laid today (May 10) to safely roll out the vehicles on British roads from May 31.
The longer lorries will be able to transport...
May 9th, 20230632Landmarks were lit and people partied as County Durham celebrated King Charles III’s Coronation in style.
World Heritage Site Durham Cathedral, and Durham and Bishop Auckland Town Halls, joined in the fun; with the former lit in the colours of the Union Jack and the two Durham County Council-venues both bearing projections of images...
May 9th, 202303663By Berni Borsberry
With several teams having completed their season, it was still a free weekend for others.
But the highlights were the three girls’ teams taking part in the Flamingo Land Tournament.
U13 & U14 Girls
Two teams travelled to the U14 Flamingo land Football Festival.
Aycliffe Angels and Aycliffe Saints were...