A local couple expecting their first baby have been welcomed as the first buyers on Chapter Homes’ prestigious ‘Eden Field’ development in Newton Aycliffe. Michael and Kirsty Bagnall, who are due a baby girl in late September, have bought a three-bedroom detached ‘Cuthbert’ house on the development and will be amongst the first...

The Durham Police Interceptors will be on show during a special free family fun day in Newton Aycliffe next week. The TV cops will make up just some of the family entertainment during the day at Aycliffe Town Centre on Thursday 28th July, between 10am and 4pm. The event, in association with Star Radio, has been organised by the town centre...

Research from The Reading Agency shows that children who read six books across the summer holidays would maintain their reading standard while those that don’t would see a dip in reading ability. That is why County Durham Libraries are supporting The Big Friendly Read – this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. Held in collaboration with...

Reach out to hundreds of companies across the North-East's biggest business park! Aycliffe Business Park is home to more than 300 firms including Hitachi, Gestamp Tallent, Husqvarna, 3M and more, and around 10,000 employees. Aycliffe Today Business is the magazine for Aycliffe Business Park - mailed and delivered exclusively across the park...

BikeWise is back and this year it is bigger and better than ever. The event, which has become one of the North East’s largest family fun days, will be held at Durham Constabulary’s HQ this Sunday (24th July). Among the many attractions will be Darlington-based stunt rider Dave Coates and Isle of Man TT legend John...

A science geek has joined a growing Newton Aycliffe-based marketing agency. Reza Snowdon, who has a Masters degree in Cognitive Neuroscience, is Thrive Marketing’s new senior web developer. The 27-year-old, from Northallerton, is now enabling Thrive to reach its goal of creating a hub of designers, developers and content creators. The...

One of Newton Aycliffe FC’s oldest fans is gearing up for the new football campaign after he was the first to grab a 2016-17 season ticket. Octogenarian Charlie Bussey was so keen to secure his ticket that he paid for it at the end of the 2015-16 campaign – the club’s most successful season ever. Charlie rarely misses a game, home or...

Local residents from Newton Aycliffe and Middridge shared a wonderful day at Wynyard Hall Rose Gardens organised through Buddies Befriending Service. Buddies Befriending Service Assistant Sheila Pinkney, who attended the excursion, said: “It was a lovely day, the gardens evoked many memories for people and provided places to sit, relax and...

The Oakleaf Golf Complex has launched a special nine-month membership package. Golfers can now enjoy nine months of unlimited golf for the price of eight, with prices starting from only £225 for a seven-day adult membership. While the weekday green fee special offer between 1pm and 5pm offers a round of golf for only £10 for adults and...

Local residents, communities, groups, organisations and partners will once again be asked to help the region’s largest local authority decide how to make further financial savings as it continues to meet the challenges of ongoing austerity. Durham County Council has already made significant cuts to its budget and remains on target to hit the...