August 5th, 201601805Following the success of the U13 Boys District Cricket Festival, Woodham Academy U13s cricket team were invited to the Durham County School Games Finals Day held at Maiden Castle.
Just to be at the event and be part of the top six schools in the county was an outstanding achievement.
Throughout the day the team showed great spirit...
August 4th, 201601884The Alzheimer’s Society will be holding an informal information and drop-in session next week.
The three-hour information event will be held in the Community Pod (pictured) at the Pioneering Care Centre, Cobblers Hall, on Wednesday 10th August, between 10am and 1pm.
Dementia advisor Hannah Johnson said: “Dementia can happen to...
August 4th, 201603705Newton Aycliffe’s MP Phil Wilson was married at the Houses of Parliament last weekend.
The Labour MP for Sedgefield married temporary chief superintendent Kerrin Smith, of Durham Police, in The Chapel of St Mary Undercroft at the Palace of Westminster on Saturday (30th July).
Around 100 family, friends and dignitaries attended...
August 4th, 201602701Hitachi Rail Europe has secured another major order from Great Western Railway (GWR).
GWR has confirmed it will order an additional seven bi-mode Intercity Express Trains as part of a new multi-million pound deal with Hitachi and its finance partner Eversholt Rail Group.
These trains are in addition to the 57 trains Hitachi is...
August 3rd, 201602678Newton Aycliffe midfielder Dennis Knight says Peter Dixon’s squad is fitter than ever and looking forward to the new season, which kicks off this weekend.
The former Newcastle United junior, who scored 18 goals in 42 games last term, is hoping the Newtonians can beat all the records again during the 2016-17 campaign.
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August 3rd, 201605725The close of the summer term marked the end or an era for three long serving members of Woodham Academy staff, all of whom have retired following extensive and successful careers at the school.
Ian Bickerdike, Joan Robson and Sue McTague between them have amassed 86 years at the school.
Given their length of service it is likely...
August 2nd, 201602688A festival of music is set to come to ROF 59 on Aycliffe Business Park this autumn.
At least 10 local bands have been lined up for the special family event on Saturday 1st October (12-11pm).
They include a FU Fighters tribute band, rock pop cover group One Eyed Jack, pop rock indie originals band Twister and alternative original...
August 2nd, 201603351More than 1,000 people turned out for the free family fun day held in Newton Aycliffe town centre.
Organisers dubbed the event a “huge success” after the decent weather brought a healthy turn-out from members of the public.
At least on more event is planned for the town centre this year following the success.
Last...
August 1st, 201602644Aycliffe Town and Durham County Councillor John D Clare explains why Aycliffe Business Park is so important to County Durham...
County Durham is the second-weakest local economy in England. Consequently, it not only has greater unemployment and deprivation than the rest of the country, it has a correspondingly greater incidence of...
August 1st, 201602266Residents and businesses in the Newton Aycliffe area are being asked for their views on a proposed neighbourhood plan.
The submission draft of the Great Aycliffe Neighbourhood Plan, developed by the town council, sets out policies that will help determine planning applications in the area until 2036.
The plan aims to guide...
