January 15th, 201802797Sleep and energy expert Dr Nerina shares her top tips for beating the January blues...
With Christmas and new year feeling like a distant memory and Blue Monday – the most depressing day of the year (January 15) – it’s no surprise many of us are feeling glum.
But for those suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) the...
January 12th, 201801907A series of free training courses being held on Aycliffe Business Park have been designed to enable businesses to crack overseas markets digitally.
The pilot project is part-funded by the European Commission’s European Regional Development Fund and the UK’s Department for International Trade.
Courses are being managed jointly...
January 12th, 201801842Police have revealed the results of a drink and drug drive crackdown across Cleveland and Durham.
More than 4,000 drivers were breath-tested throughout December by the Cleveland and Durham Specialist Operations Unit (CDSOU) during their annual Christmas drink and drug drive campaign.
In total, 119 drivers were arrested for...
January 12th, 201801603Ashington 0, Newton Aycliffe 0
By Dave Strickland
Newton Aycliffe came away with a draw from eighth-placed Ashington on Tuesday night.
Although Ashington hit the bar in the second half, it was Aycliffe who had the better moves and chances in the match.
Paul Weldon and Glen Lane had good chances in the first 15 minutes, but...
January 11th, 201802467A group of children got a glimpse into the future when they saw the steel which will build their new school being fabricated in a factory.
The Newton Aycliffe youngsters even got to sign some of the steel beams as construction firm SCH Site Services welcomed them to the firm’s premises on Aycliffe Business Park.
Main contractor...
January 11th, 201806758A couple from Newton Aycliffe have organised their first wedding fair, due to be held at Bishop Auckland Rugby Club.
During their three years in charge at Bishop’s rugby club, Newtonians Dan Lewis and Donna Bell have overseen a modernisation programme, reigniting the club’s events and functions calendar after overhauling its main...
January 11th, 201802733Students from Greenfield Community College gave an excellent performance in athletics recently when all four teams from different year groups were awarded with medals.
The County qualifying event, organised by Sedgefield SSP Apprentices was a great success, was held at Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre and attracted a range of secondary...
January 10th, 201801761Parents across the county are being encouraged to help their children choose healthier snacks in a move to reduce sugar consumption and tackle obesity.
Durham County Council is supporting Public Health England’s Change 4 Life campaign, which encourages parents to choose 100 calories snacks for their children and give them a maximum...
January 10th, 201802597An update on a major new development for Aycliffe Business Park will be revealed at a business event being held at Hitachi Rail Europe next 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 9th, 2018011113Newton Aycliffe 17, Bishop Auckland 14
By Ben Carpenter Merritt
Newton Aycliffe’s first XV hosted Bishop Auckland, a strong rival well established in Durham Northumberland 2 and a team who had already beaten Aycliffe earlier in the season. Despite missing several key players through unavailability and injury, Aycliffe were able...
