Newton Aycliffe
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Council pledges support for 42 staff made redundant at Sara Davies' firm
County Durham Council has pledged to help workers affected by the collapse of Crafters Companion after the Newton Aycliffe-based company entered liquidation.
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Behind the gates of an £850,000 Hartburn Village home with wow-factor design
Explore 28 Harlsey Road, Hartburn Village: a stylish four-bedroom family home with bespoke kitchen, landscaped garden, garage and £850,000 guide price.
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Crafter's Companion future being 'carefully considered' after 42 staff made redundant
Crafter's Companion has updated customers after the company behind the crafting brand went into liquidation, making dozens of staff redundant.
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Darlington couple renew wedding vows at hospice after MND ends their Las Vegas dream
The special moment a football-mad couple renewed their wedding vows thanks to a North East hospice. PETER BARRON reports
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Why buyers are eyeing this stylish Darlington Denes home at £135,000
Cap:Beautifully decorated and maintained, this property in the heart of Darlington’s Denes would make an ideal first home
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15 County Durham planning applications you need to know about
Durham County Council has received a range of new planning applications recently, including proposals for home extensions, farm conversions, and changes to local amenities. The following is a summary of the latest applications submitted to the council.
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MP vows to keep fighting controversial Newton Aycliffe incinerator plans
The Environment Agency is minded to grant a permit for the controversial Fornax waste incinerator in Newton Aycliffe, with a consultation now open.
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Tanning salon 'disgusted' after customer 'leaves poo' on bed and walls
Northallerton salon Equinox Tanning Studio claims a customer left staff to clean excrement from a tanning bed and walls.
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All staff lose jobs as County Durham firm founded by Sara Davies enters liquidation
All staff at Sara Davies' Crafter's Companion have been made redundant after the County Durham company entered liquidation following talks with Gemporia.
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Banned County Durham van driver had no idea he'd been disqualified until police stop
A banned driver did not know he had been disqualified until police arrested him behind the wheel of a Ford Transit, a court heard.
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Prolific thief Georgia Little jailed for 19 shoplifting offences across County Durham
A prolific thief who repeatedly targeted shops across County Durham has been jailed.
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Cause of A171 crash which killed Darlington MBE couple 'unknown', inquest hears
Alan Charlton, 90, and Joy McCulloch, 74, died after the two-vehicle crash on the A171 near Scaling Dam just before midnight on Friday (October 2).
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County Durham driver banned again after being caught uninsured behind wheel of van
County Durham driver Jake Hopper received a six-month ban and £750 fine after being caught uninsured and disqualified in Newton Aycliffe.
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Tributes to North Yorkshire's 'force of nature', 88, who who championed Croatia
A much-loved North Yorkshire woman who dedicated decades of her life to preserving Croatia’s cultural heritage has been remembered as a “force of nature” who left a mark on everyone around her.
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Police 'concerned for' missing man, 64, last seen using walking frame
Officers from Cleveland Police are currently looking for 64-year-old Paul Marshall, who was last seen on Mount Leven Road/Valley Drive at around 7.40am today (October 21).
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Popular dog day-out service Billy's Bus launches new County Durham route
Dog owners in Newton Aycliffe, Ferryhill and Chilton will soon be able to send their pets on a "tail-wagging adventure" after Billy's Bus announced a new County Durham route.
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Why County Durham has the opportunity of a lifetime
BUSINESSiQ Editor Mike Hughes meets Cllr Joe Quinn, Portfolio Holder for Planning, Investments and Assets at Durham County Council, to talk about one of the most exciting development opportunities in the country.
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The family-run Bishop Auckland garage winning loyal customers with low fuel prices
A family-run garage in Bishop Auckland says its commitment to keeping fuel prices low has earned it a loyal following, with some drivers travelling across County Durham to fill up at its pumps.
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Opportunity of a lifetime
BUSINESSiQ Editor Mike Hughes meets Cllr Joe Quinn, Portfolio Holder for Planning, Investments and Assets at Durham County Council, to talk about one of the most exciting development opportunities in the country.
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Opportunity of a lifetime
BUSINESSiQ Editor Mike Hughes meets Cllr Joe Quinn, Portfolio Holder for Planning, Investments and Assets at Durham County Council, to talk about one of the most exciting development opportunities in the country.
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Darlington family's 'living nightmare' as sporty uncle bedbound after diagnosis
A Darlington woman says her family are "living in an awful nightmare" after her beloved uncle was diagnosed with incurable brain cancer.
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Five County Durham planning decisions made this week - including HMOs in city
Durham County Council has decided many planning applications over the last week - here are five you might have missed.
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Behind this £875k Richmond home's elegant façade lies a family-sized surprise
Explore Meadowfield, a characterful four-bedroom Richmond home with AGA kitchen, triple garage, landscaped gardens and £875,000 guide price, via GSC Grays.
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Ferryhill teenage sweethearts celebrate 60 years of marriage with mayor's visit
Ferryhill couple Jim and Ann Mitton celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary as Mayor Curtis Bihari visits with flowers and gifts on October 15.
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Six exes from hell locked up for abusing the women they were meant to love
Six North East men, including Matthew Hurst and Daniel Grainger, jailed for domestic abuse, stalking and violent attacks on partners across County Durham.
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Dragon's Den star who went from Bishop Auckland to global crafting empire
A County Durham entrepreneur became one of the region's best recognised success stories following a university idea that became a a global crafting empire, landing her a spot on Dragon's Den.
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MP says crime 'won't be tolerated' after suspected arson rips through Aycliffe homes
A Newton Aycliffe MP has said serious crime "will not be tolerated" after a suspected arson attack ripped through homes in Newton Aycliffe and forced residents to evacuate.
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North East grandmother's bid for missing-person alert system inspired by grandson
The grandmother of a five-year-old autistic boy has launched a campaign for a specialist missing-person alert system across Cleveland, warning that every minute counts when a vulnerable child disappears.
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Months of disruption as roadworks to start on A1(M) at Darlington until August 2027
Drivers face months of disruption on the A1(M) in County Durham as major improvement schemes run from November into summer 2027.
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North East restaurant takeover highlights swallowing difficulties
Percy Hedley Foundation stages Gateshead restaurant takeover to raise dysphagia awareness, offering texture-modified meals for inclusive North East dining.
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Yorkshire Dales farmer recognised for inspiring next generation at awards
Neil Heseltine, of Hill Top Farm, Malham, was announced as the winner of the 2026 Living Landscapes Award.
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Two taken to hospital as A1(M) closes after vehicle overturns in County Durham
Two people have been taken to hospital after a vehicle overturned on the A1(M) in County Durham.
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Two arrested as officers make 'tactical contact' with 'stolen' car in A1(M) chase
A man and a woman have been arrested after a suspected stolen car was involved in a crash during a police pursuit on the A1(M) in County Durham.
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Newton Aycliffe play area closed after concrete block droped onto children's slide
A children's play area in Newton Aycliffe has been forced to close part of its equipment after vandals allegedly dropped a concrete block onto a slide, causing hundreds of pounds worth of damage.
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Drone footage as historic Teesside shipyard's four dry docks full for first time
UK Docks fills all four dry docks at former Smith’s Dockyard on Teesside, boosting ship repair, maintenance and defence capacity on the River Tees.
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Man arrested over 'arson attack' after blaze tears through Newton Aycliffe home
A man in his 20s has been arrested following a suspected arson in Newton Aycliffe.
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Mum in 'utter fear' after home on Kinninvie crossroads hit three times in six years
A woman says she is living in "utter fear" after a car smashed into her home for the third time in six years leaving her convinced it is only a matter of time before someone is killed.
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North East museum wins national award for accessibility at family attraction
Woodhorn Museum in Northumberland wins Best Accessible Museum at the 2026 Family Friendly Museum Awards, praised for inclusive facilities and family access.
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Police officer jabbed in eye by Spennymoor woman during attempt to detain man
A woman jabbed a finger into a police officer’s eye as the officer helped detain a man she was with.
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North East graduate lands dream presenting role on BBC Radio 1
University of Sunderland graduate Bobbi Bunker is waking up the nation as a presenter on BBC Radio 1.
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Crooked Crook accountant splashed out on holidays and Aston Martin in £3.3m tax fraud
A disgraced County Durham businessman who had offices across the North East pocketed more than £3m through his tax fraud crimes - splashing out on luxury holidays and an Aston Martin
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'Much-loved mam' and carer from Newton Aycliffe died after collapsing in public
A "much-loved mam" and carer from Newton Aycliffe died after collapsing in public from multiple organ failure, an inquest heard.
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Full fire service statement after 'arson attack' at Newton Aycliffe home
The cause of a fire which tore through a Newton Aycliffe home and spread into neighbouring properties is under investigation, fire crews have confirmed.
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Emergency crews called to battle blaze at derelict County Durham building
Firefighters extinguished a blaze that broke out in a derelict building nearby a County Durham shopping centre.
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Drone footage as historic Teesside shipyard's four dry docks full for first time
UK Docks fills all four dry docks at former Smith’s Dockyard on Teesside, boosting ship repair, maintenance and defence capacity on the River Tees.
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Newton Aycliffe residents woke to screaming and sound ‘like an explosion’ after arson
Residents living near a Newton Aycliffe house which was engulfed in flames in the early hours of this morning have described hearing a noise "like an explosion" and waking to the sound of screaming.
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Arson probe after fire destroys Newton Aycliffe homes leaving two women in hospital
An arson investigation has been launched after a house fire in Newton Aycliffe left two women in hospital.
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LIVE - Large police cordon after blaze tears through Newton Aycliffe homes overnight
A large police cordon is in place outside a home in Newton Aycliffe following a fire. We will be bringing you updates as we get them.
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Two in hospital after house fire in Newton Aycliffe as large police cordon in place
Two people taken to hospital after a house fire in Newton Aycliffe as a large police cordon remains in place.
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New youth hub opens in Newton Aycliffe offering support, activities and advice
Newton Aycliffe’s Next Chapter youth hub offers support, activities and wellbeing services for 10-18s, with SEND access up to 25, in Durham’s pilot.