Freelance media consultant based in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. Martin is a trained journalist, having completed his NCTJ newspaper journalism qualification with the Middlesbrough Evening Gazette. He has since worked for the media and publications team at Middlesbrough Football Club (2000-05) and the media department at Sunderland Football Club (2005-09) before setting up his own company, Mantis Media, in the summer of 2009.
He's now Managing Editor of Mantis Media Ltd, which has offices in Newton Aycliffe and Middlesbrough, and represents a number of clients covering a broad range of industries including construction, manufacturing, education, politics and sport, as well as managing and editing all Mantis Media publications including Aycliffe Today Business, Tees Business and www.aycliffetoday.co.uk
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October 30th, 201501992With the onset of winter just around the corner and a drop in temperatures expected, the North-East’s landmark energy efficiency scheme is urging residents to make sure their homes are winter-ready.
Warm Up North, which is endorsed by nine North-East local authorities, is urging local people to prepare now for the colder months by...
October 30th, 201502711Seaham 5, Newton Aycliffe 48
Newton Aycliffe stretched their unbeaten league run with another convincing win – this time at Seaham.
The weather forecasters got this one totally wrong no howling gale no torrential rain but there was bright sun light and a cloudless sky.
Seaham’s pitch is well known for being heavy under foot...
October 30th, 201502325Willington Cottles 0, Huntsman 6
By Craig Woodhead
Following lasts week's postponed Heart Foundation Cup game against Gainford, The Huntsman were back in League action on Sunday away to Willington Cottles.
A Number of regular were missing due to the derby which forced manager Neil Dodds into several changes as; Connor Halford,...
October 29th, 201502171Moore Lane Eco Centre is hosting two free public events on Friday (30th October).
The first event is a messy arts session, which will take place between 10am and 12 noon, and will give younger participants the opportunity to make Halloween-themed pictures using their hands and feet as a basis for each design.
Please come along in...
October 29th, 201501988Train carriage shells bound for Newton Aycliffe have arrived in the Port of Tyne after a 5,000 nautical mile journey over sea.
The port is working with Hitachi Rail Europe, shipping operator Höegh Autoliners and Nissan Shipping Agents (NSA UK) to unload train body shells at its Tyne facility.
The shells are arriving from Japan...
October 27th, 201504865Growing value chain Poundworld has confirmed it will open its first store in Newton Aycliffe in November.
The new store will be situated in what was previously occupied by Poundstretcher within Aycliffe Shopping Centre.
The opening is part of a planned redevelopment for Aycliffe town centre transforming the town as a retail...
October 27th, 201502004As Halloween approaches, County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service is reminding parents to protect their children from flammable fancy dress costumes.
The issue was highlighted last year when presenter Claudia Winkleman’s daughter was burned when her Halloween fancy dress costume accidentally caught fire.
Since then,...
October 27th, 201502581Navy Club 5, Gainford Cross Keys 4
By Liam Fenwick
In-form Navy Club were given an away fixture to Gainford Cross Keys in the Divison Three League Cup.
The Navy Club were in good form going into this fixture with them currently topping the league and progressing into the second round of the heart foundation cup.
A few changes...
October 27th, 201502238Another fantastic weekend of football for the Aycliffe Juniors teams with some great comebacks and thrilling high scoring draws, as well as wins across the age groups...
The Under 7’s (pictured) were up against Darlington RA Locomotives and the whole squad played really well. Goals from Harry and Ashton were earnt from a great team...
October 26th, 201501836Organisers of this year’s free fireworks display have added four new dates for Newton Aycliffe residents to pick up wristbands for the show.
The event will be held at the OakLeaf Sports Complex on Thursday 5th November.
So far, 3,650 wristbands have been collected from 6,000 which are available.
Residents can pick up their...
