Companies across Aycliffe Business Park have been armed with 20 crime-busting radios. The communication tool have been funded by Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen to help tackle crime and anti-social behaviour on the business park. The County Durham and Darlington PCC provided a grant worth just over £9,000 for the devices, which will...

By Steven Dawson What a couple of weeks it has been for Aycliffe Running Club as we start the countdown to Christmas. On Saturday, November 30, an amazing 23 runners travelled to Ravestonedale to take part in the Ravenstonedale 10k. John Surtees (38:18) finished as fourth male with Martyn Knox (44:49), Daniel Tatham (44:54), Mark...

A new online tool has been launched in partnership with Durham Constabulary, Livin and Durham County Council to help victims of anti-social behaviour in Aycliffe access support to resolve the issue. The web resource has been developed by Aycliffe IT and training firm Optimum Skills and provides everything residents and businesses in the town...

A new facility opens its doors today offering safe housing and longer-term support for women across County Durham. Durham County Council has extended its contract with Changing Lives for the provision of supported homeless accommodation until June 2026. While short-term provision for women is already in place for up to 56 days, the opening...

Durham County Council has secured a prestigious national climate change award while retaining its green accreditation for the third year running. The local authority triumphed in the Best Carbon Reduction category at this year’s Investors in the Environment Awards in recognition of the significant steps it has taken to tackle climate...

Newton Aycliffe FC have boosted their play-off hopes with the signing of attacking midfielder Joe Gibson. The 23-year-old joins from Whitby Town where he has impressed this season. Manager Brian Atkinson welcomed the new recruit to the club, saying: “I am pleased that Joe has decided to join us. “He is a versatile player, able to play...

Thousands of families in County Durham will be given some extra Christmas cheer through a food box scheme. Durham County Council has used £81,000 of its Household Support Fund (HSF) allocation to purchase 2,000 support boxes for families this Christmas. Working with Feeding Families, the boxes contain staple food products as well as some...

The 70th edition of Aycliffe Business marks the publication’s 12th anniversary and is the final issue of 2024. It features an in-depth interview with Andy Reed, the managing director of Make Your Mark 2024 double award winners Senstronics. Andy explains why his firm has agreed to be the headline sponsor of the 2025 Make Your Mark awards,...

Towns and villages across County Durham are being transformed into festive wonderlands this month – including Newton Aycliffe. Durham County Council is supporting a series of Winter Wonderland events to help create vibrant communities and bring residents together ahead of the festive season. Following on from Christmas light switch-on...

By Paul Blythe A round up of Newton Aycliffe Juniors Action… Under 8’s Blues – Travelled to top division Guisborough Town Reds in the league cup. Aycliffe gave a great account of themselves with some great spells of play. The goal was scored by Nate after an impressive set piece routine from Alex and Carter. Opposition POTM was Lennox...