Aycliffe

British

/ ˈeɪklɪf /

noun

a town in Co Durham: founded as a new town in 1947. Pop (including Newton Aycliffe): 25 655 (2001)

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"I quite like that," says Jamie Aycliffe, who was visiting the market with his wife and baby.

From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2025

Ashcourt said there had been "odour emanating from a biogas facility on the nearby industrial estate at Newton Aycliffe".

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2024

People living near the Aycliffe Quarry landfill site in County Durham said, last week, the odour was "off the charts" and "turned their stomachs".

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2024

The EA is investigating Aycliffe Quarry, which is owned by the Ashcourt Group, after issuing an enforcement notice in February.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2024

With his great arms he hugged Aycliffe, pinning the stewards arms to his sides.

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi

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