November 27th, 202301322While the streets of Durham City and Bishop Auckland were lit up for Lumiere 2023, local artists were also given the chance to put their work in the spotlight.
As part of this year’s light-art biennial, Durham County Council’s community arts team has been involved in a programme to help create future opportunities for the...
November 23rd, 202301559Belper Town 3, Newton Aycliffe 4
By Ryan Livingston
Newton Aycliffe made the long trip to second placed Belper on Tuesday night, and with the league’s top scorer on their books, it was going to be no easy task for Brian Atkinson's side.
Which made it all the more surprising when Aycliffe broke the deadlock within four minutes,...
November 23rd, 202301295A 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, 202301326By 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, 202301664Aycliffe 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, 202301609Auckland 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, 202304408Preparatory 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, 202301844By 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, 20230997The 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, 20230516By 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...
