August 22nd, 2018076Newton Aycliffe-based subsea specialists Tekmar Group has revealed plans to buy Darlington firm Subsea Innovation.
The proposed deal, which is subject to shareholder approval, would represent Tekmar’s first transaction since its successful AIM floating this summer.
But it is unclear whether Tekmar plans to remain on Aycliffe...
August 21st, 201802486By Paul Eales
Newton Aycliffe Sports Club FC’s season started a little later than most with their first home game on August 16 against local rivals Hallington FC.
The home side took the lead on 10 minutes when a long cross from new signing Sean Johnson found last seasons leading scorer Kyle Allen who nodded home past Chris Wilson...
August 21st, 201801522Mike Coates, managing director of Aycliffe-based Commercial Expert, with some useful business advice…
Cash injections are often thought of as a way to finance a business emergency, a notion supported by banks being considered more likely to decline than accept unsecured borrowing applications.
However, increasingly more...
August 21st, 201801494Greenfield Arts is offering a full programme of activities and courses for the autumn season.
As part of the programme, Greenfield Arts is offering popular Spanish sessions, which are a great chance to learn a new skill in a friendly environment.
This year they’re offering two extended sessions for beginners and improvers.
The...
August 20th, 201801925A round-up of the weekend’s cricket action…
Saturday 18th August – NYSD Division 2
Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Marske 2nd XI – weather was mild and breezy. Newton Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bat first.
Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 201 all out after 47.1 overs
Adam Gittins 61, Darryn Bancroft 41 and Chris Palmer...
August 20th, 201801596There will be no changes to bin collections in County Durham over the August bank holiday.
Rubbish, recycling and garden waste will be picked up as normal during the week commencing Monday 27 August 2018.
Householders should put their bins out for collection by 7am on their usual collection day.
Residents can download a bin...
August 20th, 201801374Could you be the reason a child in care can look forward to a brighter future?
Durham County Council is hosting three drop-in events next month for people considering becoming foster carers.
Existing foster carers will be on hand to talk about their experiences during the sessions, which will take place on the following...
August 19th, 201801404Newton Aycliffe 1, Seaham Red Star 2
By Dave Strickland
Newton Aycliffe lost at home in the league, when they went down 2-1 to Seaham Red Star.
Both sides failed to produce any flowing moves and good football, with Seaham just about deserving the win.
Aycliffe suffered three injuries in the first ten minutes, and had to make...
August 17th, 201822687And you land on top of an old London double-decker bus!
North-East thrill-seekers looking for their next adrenaline fix can now try a unique zip line – with an old London double-decker bus as the landing pad!
The 200-metre line is the latest attraction launched by the ROF 59 activity centre in Newton Aycliffe.
Those brave enough...
August 17th, 201802198Newton Aycliffe’s latest outdoor play area is yet another fantastic facility for the community, says the boss of one of the organisations that helped to fund it.
A partnership fundraising effort of £150,000 has helped to rejuvenate the once derelict wasteland at Cobblers Hall into a brilliant new outdoor play facility.
The...
