November 8th, 20220702The Greenfield Arts Men’s Cree group have been getting hands on and creating something positive to be shared with others.
Their recent renovation struck a cheery note as they brought back to life an old piano, kindly donated by Durham University.
The group, led by Richard Agar, have put their heads together to design and create...
November 8th, 20220699Organisations across County Durham will be supported in delivering key cultural events and attractions after being successful in bids for funding.
The Arts Council selected County Durham as one of 54 Priority Places in the UK where it has announced it will be focusing its investment.
Durham County Council has been awarded just...
November 7th, 20220885Newton Aycliffe 3, Penrith 1
By Bob Wood
Newton Aycliffe took the three points in Saturday's home game against Penrith on Saturday.
The win saw the Newtonians maintain their third place in the Ebac Northern League Division One.
Both sides did well to put on a show in the conditions with the rain, at times, torrential....
November 7th, 20220653Newton Aycliffe householders are being urged to make this a bleak winter for burglars.
Rising energy prices and the cost of living crisis may make it tempting to save money by leaving your home in darkness.
But on average it costs less than 1p to leave one house light on for an hour – which means it costs pennies to help protect...
November 7th, 20220762Crafter’s Companion founder and creative director Sara Davies MBE introduces the 59th issue of Aycliffe Business…
I was delighted to have been asked to write the guest foreword for this issue, especially as Aycliffe Business has been such a fantastic supporter of Crafter’s Companion over the years.
It seems like a lifetime...
November 4th, 20220830A Durham City theatre is preparing to get into the festive spirit as rehearsals begin for its popular annual pantomime.
Cast and crew came together for the first time for Gala Durham’s Christmas show, Sleeping Beauty.
The production, written by Gary Kitching and directed by Rachel Glover, is a hilarious new telling of the...
November 3rd, 202201042By Berni Borsberry
U10 Girls v Bishop Auckland Pinks
A tough game in tough conditions but Aycliffe started the stronger and finished the stronger.
Poppy B opened the scoring with a 25 yard shot which dipped over the keeper and she was first to the ball to stab the ball across the line for her second. Bishop then scored a penalty but...
November 3rd, 202201048The Four NFU Mutual Agencies which are based throughout County Durham have joined forces to create one agency, increasing the capacity of the insurance company to serve its communities and creating two new Agent positions.
The NFU Mutual Durham Districts Agency is seeking applicants for the Agent positions immediately, along with a...
November 3rd, 20220800The Pioneering Care Centre (PCC) in Aycliffe transformed for spooky season to offer half term family fun whilst supporting rewarding community projects.
Staff from the Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) took part in the ‘spooky sleepover’ at the PCC, to raise funds for PCP’s Options service.
Eight braved the night and...
November 3rd, 202202826Station Place – the biggest speculative commercial build on Aycliffe Business Park for more than 20 years – is now open to businesses looking to expand.
We talk to the developers behind Station Place, Merchant Anglo – the team which brought Hitachi Rail to Aycliffe – in issue #59 of Aycliffe Business.
Crafting Queen Sara...
