One of Aycliffe Business’s sister publications has been given another major boost after experienced journalist and editor Rob Lawson OBE joined the Wear Business team, taking on the role of consultant editor for the Sunderland-based business publication. The move comes less than a month after the appointment of experienced sales professional...

Durham Police and Crime Commissioner, Durham County Council and housing associations with homes in the county, have signed a pledge to continue working together to tackle anti-social behaviour. Their commitment is in response to a plan developed by Durham PCC Joy Allen following feedback from more than 1,200 County Durham residents last...

The Joint Administration of Durham County Council (DCC) has repurposed a huge billboard at Aykley Heads to boost a campaign to help children. One of two that were erected several years ago, the billboard had been carrying an old and inaccurate advertisement. It now urges the public to consider getting involved in the council’s fostering...

A team of North-East accountants has grown its team and expanded with a second office in the region after seeing continued growth. Newton Aycliffe-based Think Kudos – formerly known as Certax Durham – has grown its team to 44 from 30 in the last two years. The firm has also opened a second 2,200 sq ft office in Sherburn Hill, Durham,...

By Bob Wood Newton Aycliffe will travel to Crook Town next month for the semi-final of the Durham Challenge Cup. The tie was set up after Aycliffe ran out 3-1 winners over Easington Colliery last Thursday. Aycliffe's trip to second division side Easington followed a run of three League wins. Goals from Callum Munro, Liam Jarvie and...

The director of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership visited County Durham to find out how businesses, charities and the local authority are working together to help young people build a successful future. Henri Murison met with Cllr Amanda Hopgood, the Leader of Durham County Council, in Peterlee to find out about DurhamWorks. This is a...

The North East Satellite Applications Centre of Excellence is inviting businesses to learn more about the growing space industry in the North East at its upcoming conference next week. The New Frontier: North East Space Conference, which is being held on Wednesday, March 2, at Radisson Blu in Durham, will explore the current priorities for the...

Donations have continued to flood in for a Newton Aycliffe dad and football coach who tragically died last weekend. Darren Scott passed away last Saturday during a game for Cobblers Hall’s Over-40s side. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, his teammates, medical staff, and the Great North Air Ambulance on the pitch, who...

Greenfield Arts is collaborating with Durham County Council to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Newton Aycliffe. Residents are invited to help renowned singer and songwriter Martin Longstaff (The Lake Poets) write a song to celebrate the big milestone for the town. “We are excited to be part of such a creative initiative and all are...

By Paul Blythe A round up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section… With the high winds on Saturday and the downpouring of rain on Sunday, numerous fixtures fell victim to the British weather this weekend. Under 9’s Blacks – Travelled to Skelton for an afternoon kick off. In awful conditions Aycliffe struggled...