Another of Newton Aycliffe’s high-profile businesses is again supporting the Aycliffe Business Make Your Mark Awards by becoming a category sponsor. Ebac UK is sponsoring the Environment category for the awards event being held at Hardwick Hall Hotel on May 9. The washing machine and dehumidifier manufacturer joins Husqvarna, Gestamp,...

By Steven Dawson This week has been another interesting week for Aycliffe Running Club taking in some scenic and exotic locations across the UK and beyond. The week started on Saturday with one member travelling around the globe to take part in the Lost City Half Marathon which started in the ancient Maya city of Palenque in Mexico, which is...

One of Newton Aycliffe’s best-known businesses is once again supporting the Aycliffe Business Make Your Mark Awards by becoming a category sponsor. Husqvarna UK is sponsoring the Service Business of the Year category for the awards event being held at Hardwick Hall Hotel on May 9. The manufacturer joins Gestamp, Ebac, Stiller Warehousing...

Hebburn Town 2, Newton Aycliffe 2 By Ryan Livingston Newton Aycliffe remained within a point of the play-offs following an encounter with Hebburn Town last Friday. The game finished 2-2 in what was a very competitive and fast paced game. Aycliffe won the reverse fixture played in October courtesy of a Cieran Jackson last minute winner...

Having recently launched their digital hub in the heart of Aycliffe Business Park with the vision to optimise the potential of local talent, Optimum Skills are reaping the rewards of their successes by offering one of their own trainees, Mia Baldwin, an exciting opportunity to work within their marketing team. Mia, 17, from Darlington, has...

More than £6m is being committed to tackle homelessness in County Durham after its council was successful in a bid for funding. Durham County Council has been awarded funding from the government’s Single Homeless Accommodation Programme (SHAP) to create new accommodation and increase support for those who are homeless or at risk of...

By Steven Dawson Although this last week has been a little, quieter for races, members from Aycliffe Running Club have still been busy. This week saw members travel across the region and beyond for races this weekend. On Sunday, three members travelled to Pocklington in Yorkshire for the Snake Lane 10. This is a 10 mile road race held...

An embroidery and print specialist serving Aycliffe Business Park is looking ahead to an exciting 2024 after landing more exciting contracts. Laura Flood’s C&A Embroidery and Print, originally founded 11 years ago, has seen sales increase by more than 20 per cent over the last 12 months. Those sales have included new agreements with...

By Paul Blythe A round-up of football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section. Under 8’s Reds – Visited Marton FC Blues again in a reversed league fixture. The pitch started okay, but eventually cut up to become a mud bath. Aycliffe battled bravely but could not get the goal they wanted against a tough opponent. The team enjoyed post-match...

Newton Aycliffe charity the Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) is investing £1m from reserves in a new hydrotherapy pool development. PCP manages the Pioneering Care Centre at Cobblers Hall in the town and, after over 25 years, some areas of improvements have been identified. People come from far and wide to access one of the only full...