The 68th issue of Aycliffe Business: www.aycliffetoday.co.uk/Aycliffe_Business_Issue_68.html

A new visitor attraction celebrating the past, present and future of County Durham is now open to the public. Durham County Council officially opened The Story on Friday (June 14) – a gateway to the history of County Durham and its people, on the outskirts of Durham City. Located in the recently restored and extended Grade II listed Mount...

Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket... Saturday 15th June – NYSD Division 2 Shildon 1st XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was chilly with heavy showers. Shildon won the toss and chose to bowl first. Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 47 for 7 after 29 overs Adam Gittins 11, Tom Dearden 11 and Leon Patel (pictured above)...

Four consultation sessions will take place next month as Durham County Council seeks views on a series of new planning documents. The new Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) provide detailed advice and guidance on specific aspects of the County Durham Plan. They are: • The Biodiversity SPD • The Shopfronts Design Guide SPD •...

Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket... Saturday 8th June – NYSD Division 2 Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Marton 2nd XI – weather was breezy with sunny spells. Marton won the toss and chose to bowl first. Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 103 all out after 30.4 overs Matty Atkinson 38 and Joe Teasdale 19 Marton 2nd XI 106 for 1 after...

Young drivers have been learning about the ‘fatal four’ causes of collisions as part of a programme to improve safety on roads. Durham County Council’s road safety team, in partnership Durham Constabulary and County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service, has been delivering free interactive sessions to young people aged between 16...

By Dave Robson First-class service and security as standard – that’s what IT specialist Circle Cloud has pledged to keep giving an Aycliffe Business Park client. Stockton-based Circle Cloud may be 15 miles from the park but for the past year, it has looked after the IT and phone requirements of BTS Facades and Fabrications. And for...

People in County Durham are being reminded that they must be registered to vote if they wish to have their say in the forthcoming UK Parliamentary General Election. The election takes place on Thursday 4 July and poll cards will be delivered to residents from Friday 7 June. Anyone currently registered on the electoral register and eligible...

By Paul Blythe A round-up of action from Newton Aycliffe FC’s junior section… Under 8’s Whites - Played Washington AFC Wildcats in an early kick off. With seven players to choose from, help arrived from Michael and Thomas from the Reds. The team played a great game, with Louie getting opposition managers MOTM and parents player MOTM...

A local charity which is on a mission to install defibrillators in Newton Aycliffe and the now the whole of the UK has benefited from much-needed funds and publicity from the Aycliffe Business Make Your Mark Awards. Aycliffe Business Park Community decided to raise money on the night – held at Hardwick Hall on May 9 – for Missed A Beat, a...