March 15th, 201702743A multi-tasking mum with over a decade of retail experience has been selected by Newton Aycliffe-based Crafter’s Companion to head up its flagship store in the town.
Amy Rodger, 28, from Chester-Le-Street joins the leading international craft company as store manager with a strong merchandising background, having climbed the retail...
March 14th, 201711657Members of Newton Aycliffe Rotary Club recently swapped their Rotary badge pins for pins of an altogether different type.
They took time out from their weekly community service activities to demonstrate their ten pin bowling skills at the town’s Planet Leisure Centre.
And at the end of an evening, trophies for the highest scoring...
March 14th, 201702222West Auckland 0, Newton Aycliffe 3
Newton Aycliffe were good value for this 3-0 win away to West Auckland, and had several good chances to come away with a much bigger win.
They got off to a flier after two minutes when a Ben Wood shot was blocked but it fell to captain Jamie Owens, who finished with a low shot into the...
March 13th, 201703330Residents in Durham are being informed that the county’s Household Waste Recycling Centres will soon be switching to summer opening hours.
Between 1 April and 30 September, HWRCs will operate the following summer opening hours:
9.00am – 6.00pm everyday:
• Annfield Plain
• Heighington Lane, Newton Aycliffe
•...
March 13th, 201702360The Aycliffe Juniors league schedules continued and there was another semi final to enjoy this week with manager Adrian Dawson looking for a double.
After he guided the Under 17's to a final last week it was his Under 11's team facing Whinney Banks in the Under 11 TJFA League Cup semi this week.
Whinney Banks and Aycliffe have both...
March 10th, 201714103A fourth generation family firm which manufactures kitchen components was named Aycliffe Business Park’s Company of the Year during an evening of celebration.
PWS picked up the top accolade at Aycliffe Business Park Community’s Make Your Mark event, held at the Xcel Centre with more than 250 people in attendance.
The award was...
March 10th, 201702725The Tees Valley Combined Authority and Darlington Council have launched a transformational vision for Darlington Station.
The event, held at CPI National Biologics Manufacturing Centre, set out vision for Darlington 2025, which include remodelling the station and creating dedicated platforms for local connections and future high speed...
March 10th, 201701933Newton Aycliffe 2, Billingham Synthonia 3
Cup holders Aycliffe went out of this year’s Durham Challenge Cup competition in a thrilling semi-final tie at Moore Lane.
Aycliffe took an experienced Billingham Synthonia side to the wire, but went out 3-2 when the Synners scored a last-minute winner.
Aycliffe suffered a massive...
March 9th, 201702581County Durham’s economy has continued to grow despite a challenging economic environment, according to a report.
The report will ask council members to note that latest estimates show there are now over 200,000 jobs in Durham, showing an increase of 4.7% between 2014 and 2015.
This is higher than the equivalent growth for the...
March 9th, 201702369Plans to introduce new enforcement powers for dog control have been met with overwhelming approval.
The new powers, which will mean irresponsible pet owners could be fined up to £1,000, are part of Durham County Council’s new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO).
The introduction of the PSPO will mean that from 1 June the...
