April 17th, 202401258People responsible for fly-tipping, littering, graffiti and other environmental offences in County Durham will soon face higher fixed penalty notice (FPN) fines.
Durham County Council’s move to introduce tougher penalties follows its decision to scrap early payment discounts last summer.
It means the maximum FPN for fly-tipping...
April 17th, 202401143By Dave Robson
The boss of Britain’s leading trade body for the warehousing industry motored along to Stiller’s Aycliffe site as part of a series of celebratory car trips.
To mark the 80th birthday of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) – as well as 2024’s “Year of Warehousing” campaign – UKWA CEO Clare Bottle is...
April 15th, 202402141Newton Aycliffe 1, Carlton Town 3
By Ryan Livingston
Newton Aycliffe fell to defeat in their game against fellow play-off chasing side Carlton Town on Saturday.
Just one place separated the two sides beforehand, with Carlton having the advantage of several games in hand.
Carlton showed intent from the off. While Lewis Durow's...
April 15th, 202401633By Dave Robson
They’re united in bringing an industryleading pump hire business to the North-East.
But when it comes to their football allegiances, Pioneer Pump Solutions duo Kev Reynolds and Gary Marshall couldn’t be more different – with their respective teams playing within a few hundred yards of each other.
Since it...
April 12th, 202401047By Steven Dawson
It’s been another busy week for Aycliffe Running Club with the lighter nights now upon us.
On Wednesday, April 3, an amazing 23 members turned out for the second in the Darlington Trail Series of races and the Locomotion 5k (pictured above).
John Firby (20:01) finished first in the race with Richard Campbell...
April 12th, 202401039The business support arm of Durham County Council is supporting the relaunch of the Aycliffe Business Make Your Mark Awards by being a category sponsor.
Business Durham is sponsoring the Small Business of the Year category for the awards event being held at Hardwick Hall Hotel on May 9.
Excelpoint, C&A Embroidery & Print...
April 10th, 202402311By Paul Blythe
A round-up of football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section.
Under 7’s – Travelled away at Great Ayton. Aycliffe scored early through Cooper and continued to battle for the rest of the game.
Under 8’s Whites – Played Richmond Pro Players in the spring cup and new league. With only five players available it...
April 9th, 202401110Johnson Procurement Solutions (JPS) is focused on developing more young talent after watching an award-winning member of staff successfully save huge organisations millions of pounds.
Procurement officer Niall Douglas was rewarded for an incredible six-year journey with the Newton Aycliffe business when he was named one of the Young...
April 8th, 202401207Bridlington Town 3, Newton Aycliffe 5
By Ryan Livingston
Newton Aycliffe were the victors of an eight-goal thriller in Bridlington as they boosted their play-off chances even further.
The final away game of the season made great viewing for the Aycliffe supporters who had travelled in numbers to back Brian Atkinson's side as...
April 8th, 202401271In a vibrant celebration of scientific exploration, innovation and creativity, nine Newton Aycliffe schools came together to mark British Science Week with an engaging poster competition focused on the concept of time.
This collaborative effort not only showcased the talent and imagination of young minds but also underscored the...