August 7th, 201701606Aycliffe got their season off to a winning start at the weekend, beating Chester-le-Street 1-0 in the Emirates FA Cup.
Both teams started cautiously, with the midfields dominating. This meant that there were few clear-cut chances in the first half.
Craig Hutchinson put the ball in the net in first half injury time, but the goal was...
August 7th, 201701897A family-run garage is offering employees on Aycliffe Business Park special deals to get their cars geared up this summer.
Gregg Little Testing Centre has been providing fast, friendly motoring solutions on the business park for more than 30 years.
And the car specialists are offering a number of helpful summer tips to your wheels...
August 7th, 201701670A round-up of the weekend’s cricket action...
Saturday 5th August – NYSD Division 2
Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Maltby 1st XI – weather was overcast and mild. Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Maltby 1st X 165 all out after 49.4 overs
Michael Howe 4 for 35, James Layfield-Carroll 3 for 35 and Luke Telford 1 for...
August 4th, 201722878Newton Aycliffe joint manager Dan Mellanby says he feels optimistic ahead of the new season, which kicks off with an FA Cup tie at home to Chester-le-Street on Saturday.
He and fellow boss Deano Browne have signed six new players over the summer after they steered the club to a comfortable ninth-place finish in the Northern League...
August 3rd, 201701492Parents of three and four year olds are being encouraged to apply for an additional 15 hours free childcare to help them remain in or take up employment.
From September 2017, working parents of three and four year olds will be eligible for a total of 30 hours free childcare – rather than the current 15 hours which is available to...
August 3rd, 201701674A woman suffered chemical burns in a “terrifying attack” in which a gang of youths threw a corrosive liquid in her face.
The 21-year-old was confronted by eight people at 6.20pm on Monday in Wright Close, Newton Aycliffe.
It is believed they ran towards the town centre after throwing the liquid at their victim.
Durham Police...
August 2nd, 201702050The Pioneering Care Partnership has formally received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service from Sue Snowdon, Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant.
Afternoon tea was later served to guests who included PCP’s longstanding Patron Lord Derek Foster, his wife Lady Anne and Phil Wilson MP along with local community champions and...
August 1st, 201701563A new and unique service to support victims of hate crime has been launched.
The Hate Crime Advocacy Service (HCAS) works directly with victims and witnesses of hate crimes and incidents to help them through the process of prosecution. It can also help them to cope with the crime to which they have been subjected.
Darlington...
August 1st, 201701754More than £100,000 has been invested to give an historic function room a facelift.
Redworth Hall has fully refurbished its popular Great Hall, which hosts more than 100 events a year including wedding receptions, birthday parties, anniversaries and corporate functions.
The three-week programme, which was completed in June, has...
August 1st, 201701515Police are appealing for information after a theft from a motor vehicle.
The incident happened at around 4am on Friday (July 28) on Ritson Road, when an unknown male has made an untidy search of a car on the street and stole cash from within the vehicle.
Anyone with any information should contact PC 2917 Michael Crawford on...
