Dangerous parkers who put the lives of children and other road users at risk are being warned to toe the line or risk being prosecuted under an innovative new scheme. Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen, in partnership with Durham Constabulary, Durham County Council, Darlington Borough Council and primary schools in County Durham and...

Woodham Academy is celebrating after its NEET score came in at 99%. Every year, the government release school's NEET figure, which stands for Not in Education, Employment or Training. Woodham’s figure is 99%, meaning that only 1% of their year 11 students didn't secure a place of their choice. “It's a brilliant outcome for the school,...

Stocksbridge Park Steels 1, Newton Aycliffe 0 By Ryan Livingston Newton Aycliffe's nine-game unbeaten run ended at Stocksbridge Park Steels on Saturday. Despite leaving Stocksbridge empty handed, Aycliffe played well considering they were down to ten men for over 80 minutes. The game turned on its head when Dale Elgie received a red...

The ongoing Power of Women campaign held a successful event attended by more than 50 businesswomen as it expanded its reach into Darlington and Newton Aycliffe. Two local businesswomen, Marcia Atkinson, of Aycliffe-based BTS Facades and Fabrications, and Nicky Jolley, of Darlington HR agency HR2day, helped to organise the ‘POWwow’...

The plant manager of 3M Aycliffe has been confirmed as the keynote speaker for this year’s Aycliffe Business Make Your Mark Awards. Paul Hind, who has worked for 3M for 25 years, says he’s looking forward to sharing his career highlights at the event, being held at Hardwick Hall Hotel on May 9. 3M – which won the Aycliffe Company of...

Newton Aycliffe 2, Stocksbridge Park Steels 1 By Ryan Livingston Newton Aycliffe followed on from their epic victory over league leaders Stockton Town with a 2-1 win over Stocksbridge Park Steels on Saturday. Brian Atkinson’s side climbed up to fifth in the Northern Premier League Division One East table as they stretched their unbeaten...

Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has addressed multi-agency partners at a conference highlighting the innovative work underway to tackle violence from young people towards their parents or caregivers. The County Durham and Darlington PCC was invited to open the Durham Child to Parent Abuse Conference where she provided an overview of the...

By Steven Dawson As we move into Spring this week, it looks like some of our members have had a spring in their step with some excellent performances this week including a number of personal best’s. Sunday saw the inaugural Middlesbrough Half Marathon, with 8 members taking part. Representing the club were Mikey Taylor (1:21:37),...

By Paul Blythe A round-up of football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section. 24th 25th February Under 7’s – Travelled to Whitby to play their first game since the winter break. Aycliffe played some amazing football and worked hard, scoring through Cooper. In a very even game, both teams enjoyed themselves. Under 8’s Whites –...

The Work Place business manager Angela Wilkinson is optimistic about the future… We’re looking forward to a positive year ahead after a very successful 2023 for The Work Place. We’re getting an increasing number of companies on the business park signing up to the many courses we offer here at the heart of Aycliffe Business Park,...