January 16th, 201911134By Donna Campbell
It was another full weekend of racing this week which as always began on the Saturday with numerous members taking place in Parkruns.
This saw two of our members record PB’s both at the event in Hackworth Park, Shildon. John Richardson completed this in 26.37 and Tracey Pickering in 32.48.
On Sunday it was...
January 16th, 201901397A nationally acclaimed exhibition showing rare photographs taken by women on the frontline is set to stir audiences as it comes to Bishop Auckland Town Hall.
No Man’s Land offers rarely-seen images taken by female nurses, ambulance drivers and photographers during the First World War, alongside contemporary female artists working a...
January 16th, 201981586Students from Greenfield Community College have been engaging in learning through snow sport activities and broadening their horizons through extensive travel.
More than 40 students and staff enjoyed a week on the slopes in Italy’s Aosta valley taking part in the annual ski residential.
Now in its 19th year, the visit lived up to...
January 15th, 20191702Another weekend of footballing action for the Aycliffe Juniors was enjoyed by all their players and supporters.
The Under 6’s played a development game away at Durham City they faced both tough opposition and a strong wind. William scored a hatrick with Regan and Finley also on target in a brilliant match.
The Under 7’s White...
January 15th, 201911545People looking to get active this New Year can pick up a free taster pass to discover what’s new at their local leisure centre.
Anyone visiting a Durham County Council leisure centre – including Newton Aycliffe – between Friday (January 18) and Monday (Jan 21) can pick up a free three-day pass, which they can use to try out the...
January 15th, 201911394An update on a major new development for Aycliffe Business Park will be revealed at a business event being held at Hitachi Rail Europe this week.
Attendees will get an insight into the development of the multi-million pound Forrest Park development at Aycliffe Business Park Community’s first news and networking event of...
January 14th, 201911952Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle accident on the A167 on Monday afternoon.
The incident, involving a Mercedes skip loader and a DAF Truck, happened near the A1 (M) service station at around 2.10pm.
Services were at the scene and the road is currently closed.
January 14th, 201911352Newton Aycliffe MP Phil Wilson is expected to address prominent North-East businesses at a People’s Vote rally in the region on Monday.
Business leaders from across the North-East are upping their pressure on the Government to stop a no-deal Brexit by holding the rally.
Campaign group North East 4 EU (NE4EU) has teamed up with a...
January 14th, 201921531Aycliffe-based conveyor manufacturer Advance Automated Systems has recently increased its engineer headcount at its manufacturing facility on the town’s business park.
The firm says the move comes due to an increase in sales and a greater level of bespoke, turnkey projects.
Advance Automated Systems, which celebrated its 15th...
January 13th, 201911911Newton Aycliffe FC confirmed on Sunday it had parted company with manager Deano Browne after a disappointing league defeat at the weekend.
Aycliffe slipped down a place to 13th in the Northern League first division table after a 3-1 reverse at third-bottom Seaham Red Star on Saturday.
The third consecutive defeat – in a run of...
