July 22nd, 20220865In every issue of our Aycliffe Business magazine, we take a break and sit down with a different employee or business owner/leader to ask them 20 questions about a variety of subjects.
In the latest issue, Paul Gordon is in the Aycliffe Business chair. Paul and his wife Penny own and run The Fish Tank on Aycliffe Business Park –...
July 21st, 202201032Early July saw Woodham Academy’s first Performing Arts event since March 2020.
The traditional Summer Concert returned once again, with performers ranging from new members of Year 7, up to Year 11 students, who had just left school following the completion of their GCSE examinations.
Despite a number of difficulties with running...
July 21st, 20220793By Steven Dawson
One Aycliffe Running Club member took part in the Muddy Roads Pine Forest 5k last week, which was race number four in the summer trail series.
David Stothard was the sole representative for the club finishing in a time of 29:36.
Friday July 15 saw the return of the Durham City. Two members took part in the 5k...
July 21st, 20220995Woodham Academy student Mollie Marsh has been nominated as the school’s Physicist of the Year 2022.
The award, which is supported by the Ogden Trust, recognises the achievements of young physics students from schools across the North-East.
Mollie received her award (and goody bag) at a celebration event at Durham University’s...
July 21st, 202202031Professional forest, park, and garden products manufacturer Husqvarna celebrated the launch of its new CEORA product line this year, signalling the beginning of a new era of commercial opportunities…
It’s been a challenging few years for Husqvarna – a specialist in the manufacture of a broad range of garden and forest equipment,...
July 20th, 202201383By Paul Blythe
A round-up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section…
Under 7’s Reds – Entered into the Felling Magpies Tournament. The team did well, progressing out of the group stages, but unfortunately finished runners up in the plate final.
Under 7’s Whites – Played Darlington RA Hurricanes, in...
July 20th, 20220789Thousands of people have come together across County Durham to enjoy the sound of Durham BRASS.
More than 35,000 people experienced the return of the much-loved festival, which is one of the highlights of Durham County Council’s annual events programme.
Featuring free concerts in communities, performances in schools and care...
July 19th, 202201688By Paul Fraser
A father and son combination wants to take Newton Aycliffe-based RJS Laser into an exciting new chapter after investing more than £1m in equipment.
Rob Smedley, managing director, and Jamie Smedley, general manager, are proud the family business has become the first laser cutting and metal folding/bending...
July 19th, 202201031Six long-distance walking trails inspired by the North East’s historic reputation as a place of pilgrimage are playing a significant role in boosting Durham’s tourism economy.
Launched last year, the Northern Saints Trails cover more than 200 miles and are positioning the North-East as the Christian Crossroads of the British...
July 18th, 20220882Children across County Durham can enjoy a fun-packed summer break by taking advantage of a range of free activities during the school holidays.
The sessions are part of the Fun and Food programme, which provides holiday activities with healthy food for families on low incomes.
Durham County Council has received over £2.3 million...
