July 26th, 202301027UTC South Durham hosted more than 200 enthusiastic primary school students to explore the world of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).
The event, supported and funded by The North East STEM Foundation (NESF), aimed to inspire and engage young minds in the exciting fields of STEM education by providing an immersive and...
July 25th, 20230683After a long collaboration with Greenfield Community College, Greenfield Arts has announced it will be leaving its current site at the end of August.
Greenfield Arts was opened in 2000 with the support of the Arts Council and Great Aycliffe Town Council, realising the determination and vision of former head master Mike Thornton. ...
July 25th, 202301174A group of our year 7 and 8 girls from Newton Aycliffe attended a “women in engineering” event at New College Durham.
The Woodham Academy students took part in a range of activities to find out about roles women work within and completed engineering challenges and puzzles.
One of Woodham’s teams won the “chain”...
July 25th, 202305610A family run business that provides purpose-built swimming pools for families with babies and young children is splashing out with ambitious plans to expand its operations.
Newton Aycliffe-based The Fish Tank has appointed property specialist @retail to acquire new sites across the North-East with target locations including Durham,...
July 24th, 202301131JR Cleator Cup
Newton Aycliffe 1, Boro Rangers 1
(Aycliffe win 4-3 on penalties)
By Ryan Livingston
Newton Aycliffe FC continued their pre-season preparations with a cup win at the weekend.
The JR Cleator Cup, the Northern League's traditional curtain raiser, was held on Saturday at the SecuriCorp Stadium – a fixture...
July 24th, 20230778County Durham residents are being urged to check their electoral registration details to make sure they don’t risk losing their right to vote.
Forms will be posted through doors across the county this week as part of Durham County Council’s annual canvass.
Where Durham County Council holds an email address for any or all...
July 24th, 20230917In the ever-evolving landscape of business, fostering growth and building sustainable success requires strategic partnerships, tailored support, and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by local enterprises.
Enter Business Durham's Business Engagement Team, a dynamic group of professionals dedicated to driving economic...
July 23rd, 20230740Colleagues, volunteers and service users from the Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) gathered to honour one of its longest serving employees.
Carol Gaskarth joined the health and wellbeing charity in 2003 as a project co-ordinator, managing a range of health and wellbeing projects.
From there she progressed from a middle...
July 20th, 202301808By Paul Blythe
A round-up of football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section.
Under 7’s – Hosted a good Chiton side, playing four fifteen-minute games and enjoying every second in their first ever outing.
Under 7’s Whites – Played Jarrow Jaguars and put in a wonderful team performance. MOTM was James.
Under 7’s Reds...
July 20th, 20230814A museum engager who has devoted almost 40 years to ensuring visitors have an unforgettable experience has been crowned Durham Tourism Superstar 2023.
Ian Bean, an engager at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North, secured the most public votes in the annual competition, which is organised by Visit County Durham, Durham County...
