By Ryan Livingston Newton Aycliffe progressed in both FA competitions last week – in both cases thanks to penalty shoot-outs. Last Tuesday they beat NPL Premier side Bamber Bridge in a replay to progress to the second qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup for only the second time in their history. Jake Petitjean’s second half...

A series of Menopause Peer Support Groups hosted by Wellbeing for Life (WBFL) are proving to be very popular, with 14 women joining in one session alone. Groups take place at Newton Aycliffe Youth and Community Centre, Chilton Town Council and Shildon Football Club. They provide a safe space for women at any stage of menopause to come...

By Steven Dawson It has been a busy couple of weeks for Aycliffe Running Club with some excellent performance and a few new club records. On Thursday, August 22, five members took part in the Fifth race of the Muddy Roads Summer Trail Series, the Newham Grange Farm 5k. Representing the club were Andrew Tweddle (23:24), Lucy Heron (25:12),...

Live music, family entertainment and a host of classic cars and vintage buses will greet visitors to Newton Aycliffe this weekend. The exciting line-up promises something for all ages this Saturday (September 7), as an event is held to celebrate 75 years of the town. The first Newton Aycliffe cubs on parade at Neville Parade shops, circa...

By Philip Tallentire Rapidly expanding industry training experts NC Group has announced an exciting major leadership reshuffle. Liam Noble, one of the Newton Aycliffe-based firm’s rising stars, has been promoted into the managing director role. It’s a switch that enables Liam’s predecessor as MD, Ian Nelson, and fellow NC Group...

By Ryan Livingston Newton Aycliffe progressed to the second qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup this week. The Newtonians earned a replay with a 1-1 draw against NPL Premier side Bamber Bridge last Saturday, before a dramatic penalty shoot-out win at Moore Lane. The away tie was a game where both teams had chances to win, but the game...

Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket… Saturday 31st August – NYSD Division 2 Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Shildon 1st XI – weather was warm and sunny. Newton Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bat first. Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 210 all out after 46.1 overs Sam Telford 63, Adam Gittins 52 and James Layfield-Carroll...

A charity promoting volunteering across County Durham and Darlington has secured a £10k grant to help communities build resilience and prosper. Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has provided £10,000 to Durham Community Action (DCA) as part of a joint funding deal with Durham County Council to support its activities in 2024-25. The...

Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket… Saturday 24th August – NYSD Division 2 Marton 2nd XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was mild and sunny. Newton Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bat first. Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 137 all out after 45.4 overs Chris Palmer 54, Will Dearden 25 and Tom Dearden 23 Marton 2nd XI 143...

GCSE pupils across County Durham are being congratulated after reaching a huge milestone today. Durham County Council has praised students receiving their results, with 62 per cent of children across the county achieving the pass grade of four and above in English and maths. Cllr Ted Henderson, Durham County Council’s Cabinet member for...