Newton Aycliffe 2, Newcastle Benfield 1 By Andy McFarlane Newton Aycliffe got their Northern League season off a flying start with a home win at the weekend. As manager Brian Atkinson took charge of his first opening day fixture, ex-Aycliffe boss Colin Stromsoy brought his Newcastle Benfield side to the SecuriCorp Stadium at Moore Lane on...

County Durham and Darlington Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has secured funding worth almost £1.5million to crackdown on anti-social behaviour and neighbourhood crime - and boost women's safety. The PCC submitted four successful bids to the fourth round of the Home Office's Safer Streets Fund, developed in partnership with Darlington...

Do you know what support is available to you in County Durham for cancer prevention awareness, or support for yourself or a loved one impacted by cancer? Brought to you by the County Durham Workplace Health, an awareness raising event showcased transformative services on your doorstep. Hosted at New College Durham on Wednesday 27 July 2022,...

A lorry driver who caused a collision which killed three people has spoken out from his prison cell on the dangers of using a mobile phone at the wheel as part of a hard-hitting film by Durham Constabulary. Ion Onut was using the internet on his phone when he crashed his Scania truck into slow moving traffic on the northbound carriageway of the...

Freelance broadcaster and presenter Charlie Charlton on why Aycliffe's Make Your Mark Awards in May was a triumph... Is it possible to build a true community from nothing? From empty warehouses and empty roads, where the rubbish blows through, and the rents are dirt cheap? The answer is a defiant YES! I’ve been pondering this since...

An initiative to address the need for social care workers has reached over 100 recruits. With a current national shortage of staff working in social care, combined with people living longer, there has never been a greater need for people to work in the sector. Since it was launched in September 2019, County Durham Care Academy, run by Durham...

By Paul Blythe A round-up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section… Under 7’s Juniors – Played against AJX, in a game full of goals, Aycliffe only had five players available due to injuries. MOTM was Linc Harrop who worked hard throughout the game scoring five goals. Under 7’s Reds – Travelled to Yarm to...

A number of North-East-based companies working in advanced material electronics has launched a cluster group at a national conference being held in the region. The North East Advanced Material Electronics cluster group (NEAME) has been established to showcase the regional capability, which goes beyond conventional and high-volume compound...

Students at Greenfield Community College left the stage with thunderous applause in the ears as they wowed friends and family at their annual school production. The all singing and dancing school adaption of the musical Grease played to packed audiences in the main hall across three action packed nights. The show was three years in the...

By Bob Wood Newton Aycliffe FC begin their Ebac Northern League season on Saturday (July 30) with a home game against Newcastle Benfield. Brian Atkinson begins his first full season in charge at Moore Lane with several new faces added to the squad. Among them is prolific striker Jamie Owens, returning for his third spell at the club. Most...