November 23rd, 202301267A recent Woodham Academy art trip to Paris provided students with an opportunity to explore the city's artistic treasures, from world-famous museums to hidden street art gems.
The journey began at the Musée d'Orsay, a former railway station transformed into a haven of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces.
The students...
November 23rd, 202301299By Steven Dawson
It has been another busy week for Aycliffe Running Club as winter racing continues.
On Saturday, the club entered teams into the NECAA Cross Country Relay Championships.
The Senior women could not submit a team in the end due to some having to withdraw with Laura Hudson, the sole runner finishing in a time of...
November 23rd, 202301635Aycliffe Business Park Community (ABPC) has appointed an experienced events team to relaunch the popular Make Your Mark Awards.
Resolution Media and Publishing has agreed a three-year deal to deliver the Make Your Mark Aycliffe Business Awards, with the event to relaunch in 2024.
The publishing and events company is co-owned by...
November 22nd, 202301570Auckland Castle’s first large-scale Christmas event opened to the public this week, dazzling visitors to the County Durham destination and kicking off the festive season in fabulous style.
Open until December 31 (excluding Christmas Day), AGLOW is one of the largest light trails in England.
Visitors can find the tallest Christmas...
November 22nd, 202304374Preparatory works have begun ahead of a major upgrade of Newton Aycliffe’s road network.
The Durham County Council works, which involve a series of public utilities diversions, have started along the A167.
The main scheme will follow from January and will deliver improvements to the A167’s Central Avenue and Ricknall Lane...
November 22nd, 202301808By Paul Blythe
A round-up of football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section.
Under 7’s – Travelled to Bishop Auckland St Marys, it was a game full of goals. Archie scored wonderful goal directly from a goal kick, with the other goals came from Harry and Alfie.
Under 8’s Whites – Played against Leam Rangers, in a tough game...
November 21st, 20230969The Pioneering Care Partnership’s (PCP) annual Christmas Fayre is taking place on Saturday 2nd December from 10am–2pm.
Local residents are encouraged to go along to the Pioneering Care Centre on Carer’s Way, Newton Aycliffe, and discover a selection of festive stalls for stocking filler shopping and more.
The event is free,...
November 17th, 20230491By Steven Dawson
It has been another busy week for Aycliffe Running Club as winter racing continues.
On Sunday, two members took part in the Run Durham Remembrance Day 5 Miler.
David Stothard (53:44) was third in the over 50 category with Ian Stothard (59:17) fourth in the over 50 category.
At the same time, two members took...
November 16th, 202301461A trailblazing bank and a lighting and testing firm with an inspiring story at its heart were among the big winners at the Best New Tees Business Awards 2023.
On a night of celebration at the Kirkleatham Walled Garden Pavilion, Middlesbrough-based GB Bank emerged with the coveted Best New Business title.
The awards event was...
November 16th, 20230994A personalised service which helps people with disabilities and mental health needs find work has received the highest possible rating in an independent inspection.
Durham County Council’s DurhamEnable service was graded as ‘Excellent’ in an audit carried out by the British Association for Supported Employment after receiving a...
