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Aycliffe

British  
/ ˈeɪklɪf /

noun

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

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Appearing via video link at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, Russell confirmed his name and address.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

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

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

A gap in orders at Hitachi's Newton Aycliffe site, in County Durham, had sparked fears over the future of the site and its roughly 700 employees.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2024

At Hitachi’s factory in Newton Aycliffe, north-east England, testing has just finished on a new “tri-mode” train, in which one diesel generator has been swapped for lithium batteries.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2024

No one ever accused John Aycliffe of any kindness.

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi

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