Aycliffe News

Aycliffe quarry work

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Environment Agency confirm "nuisance" levels of smell at County Durham villages

Plans for a 30-metre telecoms mast have been lodged with the council.

Plans for a 30-metre telecoms mast have been lodged with the council.

Planning and development

Plans lodged for telecoms mast at County Durham business park

Durham Police has stepped up rural patrols as part of a drive to offer reassurance to the county's countryside communities

Durham Police has stepped up rural patrols as part of a drive to offer reassurance to the county's countryside communities

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Durham Police step up rural patrols to reassure county's countryside communities

Jamie Byron Taylor jailed for a total of 19 months at Durham Crown Court

Jamie Byron Taylor jailed for a total of 19 months at Durham Crown Court

Durham Crown Court

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Grief-stricken Newton Aycliffe mourner threatened to 'chop up' man with meat cleaver

Model railway enthusiasts look at the trains on display at Cleveland Model Railway club’s annual show at Redcar and Cleveland College.

Model railway enthusiasts look at the trains on display at Cleveland Model Railway club’s annual show at Redcar and Cleveland College.

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Darlington Model Railway Club to host inaugural exhibition this weekend

Tyler Cummins received a 12-month prison sentence at Durham Crown Court for sexual offences with an underage girl

Tyler Cummins received a 12-month prison sentence at Durham Crown Court for sexual offences with an underage girl

Durham Crown Court

Teen gave younger girl vodka before sexually assaulting her in County Durham woodland

Newton Aycliffe's AycLive 2024.

Newton Aycliffe's AycLive 2024.

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Newton Aycliffe music festival returning this weekend - here's the details

Roads in the region have been affected after heavy rain during rush hour

Roads in the region have been affected after heavy rain during rush hour

Roads flooded and football cancelled as torrential rain batters County Durham

A bridge which makes up half of the roundabout over the A1(M) at Junction 59 for Darlington

A bridge which makes up half of the roundabout over the A1(M) at Junction 59 for Darlington

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Essential bridge repairs on the A1(M) in County Durham still on track

Tracy Swinburne.

Tracy Swinburne.

The King's Birthday Honour 2024

County Durham woman awarded OBE for contribution to education

Air quality monitoring station

Air quality monitoring station

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Air quality monitoring station set up near Aycliffe quarry to test the smell

Aycliffe Village residents worry about long-term impact of smell

Aycliffe Village residents worry about long-term impact of smell

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Aycliffe Village residents fear for their long term health due to the 'stench'

Everybody wants the same thing for Hitachi - it's time to make it happen

Everybody wants the same thing for Hitachi - it's time to make it happen

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Everybody wants the same thing for Hitachi - it's time to make it happen

Mark Gatiss wins best actor at the Olivier Awards

Mark Gatiss wins best actor at the Olivier Awards

County Durham's Mark Gatiss wins 'best actor in a play' honour at the Olivier Awards

Rachel Reeves Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer at Hitachi

Rachel Reeves Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer at Hitachi

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Shadow Chancellor vows to keep up pressure to save Hitachi from becoming 'wreckage'

North East weather LIVE: Met office predicts snow today

North East weather LIVE: Met office predicts snow today

Weather warning

North East weather LIVE: Roads closed as snow hits region

The John Wade site.

The John Wade site.

Environment Agency expects Aycliffe landfill smell to be resolved 'within weeks'

Zoey McGill is planning to use her son Jack Woodley’s knife-torn clothing to show how easy it is to suffer a fatal stab wound

Zoey McGill is planning to use her son Jack Woodley’s knife-torn clothing to show how easy it is to suffer a fatal stab wound

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Murder victim's mum hopes torn clothes will help children understand danger of knives

Newton Aycliffe Fire and Police Community station

Newton Aycliffe Fire and Police Community station

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Force seeking alternative to Aycliffe police station after public survey

At around 12.30pm on Sunday (December 3), police, fire service and ambulances were called to Newton Aycliffe service station near junction 59 of the A1(M)

At around 12.30pm on Sunday (December 3), police, fire service and ambulances were called to Newton Aycliffe service station near junction 59 of the A1(M)

County Durham A1(M) service station evacuated over the weekend as police attend

Eyewitnesses described seeing a

Eyewitnesses described seeing a

Watch the moment 'bright flash' lights up sky as power cable falls on the A1(M)

Kerry Metcalfe (right) and Nikkie O'Kell (Owner of Little Land of Adventures)

Kerry Metcalfe (right) and Nikkie O'Kell (Owner of Little Land of Adventures)

Meet the Darlington woman inspiring mums to balance family and business lives

Engineers are continuing to fix the landslip in Aycliffe, north of Darlington station

Engineers are continuing to fix the landslip in Aycliffe, north of Darlington station

Travel issues caused by County Durham landslip to continue into next week

Since Wednesday (November 8) morning, journeys from London to Edinburgh and localised journeys in the North East have been impacted after a landslip emerged just outside Aycliffe

Since Wednesday (November 8) morning, journeys from London to Edinburgh and localised journeys in the North East have been impacted after a landslip emerged just outside Aycliffe

First images of County Durham landslip that's causing UK-wide train issues

Defendant Kirsty Dempsey to stand trial at Durham Crown Court in February accused of stabbing husband in domestic incident

Defendant Kirsty Dempsey to stand trial at Durham Crown Court in February accused of stabbing husband in domestic incident

Newton Aycliffe woman denies deliberately stabbing husband in the shoulder

Durham Police have confirmed a woman has been taken to hospital with a leg injury following a crash on J59 A167 in Aycliffe Credit: NEAS

Durham Police have confirmed a woman has been taken to hospital with a leg injury following a crash on J59 A167 in Aycliffe Credit: NEAS

One woman taken to hospital with leg injury after car collides with tree on A1M

A protest was held on Saturday (September 3) outside Newton Aycliffe Scout Centre on Bluebell Way against the removal of the 1st Newton Aycliffe Scouts from ther purpose-built building Credit: SAVE OUR SCOUTS

A protest was held on Saturday (September 3) outside Newton Aycliffe Scout Centre on Bluebell Way against the removal of the 1st Newton Aycliffe Scouts from ther purpose-built building Credit: SAVE OUR SCOUTS

Clubs and societies

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SOS: Strong turnout as Newton Aycliffe scouts protest eviction from building

A general shot of Aycliffe town centre.

A general shot of Aycliffe town centre.

Durham Constabulary

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'We are living in a war zone': Durham residents worry over policing relocation plans

Richard Day, on the day he retired back in 2021.

Richard Day, on the day he retired back in 2021.

Durham Constabulary

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'We are in a crisis of policing': Former PC concerned over loss of police response

AycLive in Newton Aycliffe, July 29.

AycLive in Newton Aycliffe, July 29.

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Residents celebrate County Durham towns' 75th birthday at music festival

Aycliffe residents came out in force for the meeting.

Aycliffe residents came out in force for the meeting.

Durham Constabulary

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'Don't nick our nick': Newton Aycliffe residents make plea over policing in the town

Andy Young's photo and other competitors entered into The Comedy Pet Photo Awards 2023

Andy Young's photo and other competitors entered into The Comedy Pet Photo Awards 2023

Why this Aycliffe poodle and owner are rivalling pets from USA, Japan and Russia

Richard Slater, 33, from Newton Aycliffe, has been charged with wounding after an incident at Blakes Bar on Beveridge Way shortly before 7pm on Saturday (June 8) Credit: TERRY BLACKBURN

Richard Slater, 33, from Newton Aycliffe, has been charged with wounding after an incident at Blakes Bar on Beveridge Way shortly before 7pm on Saturday (June 8) Credit: TERRY BLACKBURN

Newton Aycliffe Magistrates Court

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Man charged with wounding to appear in court after Aycliffe bar incident

Jo Jones with her husband and Paul Howell MP.

Jo Jones with her husband and Paul Howell MP.

County Durham nurse chosen as NHS Champion and visits Number 10 Downing Street

Olivia and one of her clients.

Olivia and one of her clients.

Popular Darlington dog groomer relocates to open new salon

Nickolas, from Darlington, has revealed what the MasterChef experience has been like. Pictures: BBC/Shine TV

Nickolas, from Darlington, has revealed what the MasterChef experience has been like. Pictures: BBC/Shine TV

'An absolute whirlwind': Darlington's Nickolas describes his experience on MasterChef

Celebrations from across County Durham.

Celebrations from across County Durham.

Coronation of King Charles III

County Durham's Coronation Weekend Celebrations - as it happened

Dominic in a Go Geothermal electric car with, left, Sean Sowden, director of Go Geothermal, and, right, Mark Pearson, Go Geothermal business development manager

Dominic in a Go Geothermal electric car with, left, Sean Sowden, director of Go Geothermal, and, right, Mark Pearson, Go Geothermal business development manager

Newton Aycliffe pump company backs Hartlepool Mini racing driver

GUILTY: Ex Whorlton Hall staff members Peter Bennett, Matthew Banner, Ryan Fuller and John Sanderson, guilty of ill-treating patients

GUILTY: Ex Whorlton Hall staff members Peter Bennett, Matthew Banner, Ryan Fuller and John Sanderson, guilty of ill-treating patients

Durham Constabulary

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GUILTY: Four former care workers GUILTY of ill-treating patients at Whorlton Hall

Striker Eddie Thomas, left, on the ball on Tuesday when he scored a hat-trick in Newton Aycliffe's 4-0 win

Striker Eddie Thomas, left, on the ball on Tuesday when he scored a hat-trick in Newton Aycliffe's 4-0 win

Eddie Thomas' treble sees title-chasing Newton Aycliffe create six-point gap

At around 11am, people driving on School Aycliffe Lane and Horndale Avenue towards Newton Aycliffe may have noticed a large build-up of traffic at the mini-roundabout.

At around 11am, people driving on School Aycliffe Lane and Horndale Avenue towards Newton Aycliffe may have noticed a large build-up of traffic at the mini-roundabout.

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Drama as tree falls on busy County Durham road - narrowly missing cars and lorries

A man in his 30's died on Friday (January 27) after an early morning collision on the A167.

A man in his 30's died on Friday (January 27) after an early morning collision on the A167.

Driver released without charge after horror crash that left man in his 30's dead

15-year-old Travis Dixon is back to playing football after going through a traumatic ordeal last summer when he had to be rescued by the Great North Air Ambulance Service

15-year-old Travis Dixon is back to playing football after going through a traumatic ordeal last summer when he had to be rescued by the Great North Air Ambulance Service

Teenager broke his back after falling down quarry in horror incident

Police cordoned off the A167 in Aycliffe on Friday (January 27). Picture: NORTHERN ECHO

Police cordoned off the A167 in Aycliffe on Friday (January 27). Picture: NORTHERN ECHO

Durham Constabulary

Tragedy as pedestrian dies in serious County Durham collision as driver arrested

Emergency services were called to the A167 on Friday morning after reports of a serious collision.

Emergency services were called to the A167 on Friday morning after reports of a serious collision.

Durham Constabulary

What we know so far after County Durham road closed for five hours

Police and paramedics were called to the A167 near Aycliffe services at around 6am following reports of a serious incident on the road.

Police and paramedics were called to the A167 near Aycliffe services at around 6am following reports of a serious incident on the road.

Durham Constabulary

Police officers at scene of serious County Durham crash as road remains closed

Plans due to be discussed by cabinet members next week could see bills increase by 4.99 per cent to help reduce a significant shortfall in council budgets.

Plans due to be discussed by cabinet members next week could see bills increase by 4.99 per cent to help reduce a significant shortfall in council budgets.

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County Durham residents could face 5% council tax rise in bid to cut huge deficit

Ell and Brad Saunders sign the register at their recent wedding at Sneaton Castle, Whitby
Picture: ELL and BRAD SAUNDERS

Ell and Brad Saunders sign the register at their recent wedding at Sneaton Castle, Whitby
Picture: ELL and BRAD SAUNDERS

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County Durham couple told to pay £10k or lose wedding tie the knot at different venue

Tory MP apologises after telling female MPs to 'shut up' in fiery debate

Tory MP apologises after telling female MPs to 'shut up' in fiery debate

Local government

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Tory MP apologises after telling female MPs to 'shut up' in fiery debate

STACK could open in County Durham Picture: CONTRIBUTOR

STACK could open in County Durham Picture: CONTRIBUTOR

STACK Newcastle

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STACK to open sites in Bishop Auckland and Durham (and there's lots planned)

Patricia Lunn. Picture: DURHAM POLICE

Patricia Lunn. Picture: DURHAM POLICE

Durham Constabulary

Concerns grow for missing County Durham woman, 58, who failed to attend coach trip

A County Durham charity is opening its doors this winter to offer families struggling with the cost of living crisis a warm haven Credit: PIONEERING CARE PARTNERSHIP (PCC)

A County Durham charity is opening its doors this winter to offer families struggling with the cost of living crisis a warm haven Credit: PIONEERING CARE PARTNERSHIP (PCC)

Aycliffe charity opening its doors to help keep families warm during winter

Defendant Keenan Flowers to appear for trial at Durham Crown Court in November, accused of offences arising from a police chase on the A1(M) last month
Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Defendant Keenan Flowers to appear for trial at Durham Crown Court in November, accused of offences arising from a police chase on the A1(M) last month
Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Man denies offences after 30 minute police chase along the A1(M) in County Durham

Man appears in court charged with causing death of a beloved grandmother, Margaret Murray, on A689 near Hartlepool. Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO/CLEVLEAND POLICE

Man appears in court charged with causing death of a beloved grandmother, Margaret Murray, on A689 near Hartlepool. Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO/CLEVLEAND POLICE

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Aycliffe man appears in court after death of 'much-loved' grandmother in A689 crash