Newton Aycliffe logistics firm Stiller Warehousing and Distribution is set to open its doors to potential employees as part of its latest recruitment campaign. Stiller, well-known for using innovative ways to recruit staff, is looking to take on at least four new HGV drivers as part of its latest growth plans. The family-run firm is hosting...

Newton Aycliffe’s first team rounded off a fine Bank Holiday weekend with victories over Sedgefield and Guisborough... Saturday 26th August – NYSD Division 2 Sedgefield 1st XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was warm and sunny. Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bowl first. Sedgefield 1st XI 88 all out after 39 overs Luke...

Newton Aycliffe’s Neighbourhood Plan which will introduce new planning policies specifically for the town have been formally adopted by Durham County Council. The Great Aycliffe Neighbourhood Plan was adopted at a full council meeting and will now supplement the county council’s Local Plan policies. Referendums in June found that...

Micro and growing firms that make parts or provide a service to the engineering and manufacturing sectors are being given a unique chance to be part of this year’s Oktoberfest exhibition. For the first time ever, there will be a dedicated Incubator Zone for companies who employ less than ten people. Organisers of the annual Oktoberfest...

Newton Aycliffe had a mixed bag of results over the Bank Holiday weekend. The Newtonians cruised to a 3-0 win at home to Penrith on Saturday – but were narrowly beaten 2-1 at fifth-placed Marske United on Monday. The Blues chalked up their first league win of the 2017-18 season with a convincing victory over Penrith at Moore Lane...

An emotional night to raise cash for two teenagers caught up in the Manchester terror attack was a huge success. Aycliffe mums Collette Middleton and Julie Palmer decided to organise a raffle for best friends Laura Anderson and Millie Robson after reading about their Manchester Arena ordeal. They were inundated with gifts from local...

With each of the Durham FA, Russell Foster and TJFA leagues having now released their fixtures Newton Aycliffe Juniors Football teams are all set to get started with their new season. Their oldest team, the Under 23's, kick off first, with their league season starting on September 3 with a game against Todt Hill. Other teams get underway a...

A husband-and-wife team from Newton Aycliffe are marking the first anniversary of running a popular village pub with a Bank Holiday weekend of celebrations dubbed ‘Birthday, Beer, Beef and Bands’. Justin and Kellie Cooper, who share 30 years’ experience in the pub industry, will celebrate their first 12 months at the Three Tuns on Church...

The dangers of illegal tobacco are being highlighted at a series of roadshows in County Durham over the coming weeks. Illegal tobacco – tobacco that has been smuggled into the UK, bootlegged (duty free) or fake – is common in communities across the north of England but has serious consequences, including making it easier for children to...

Newton Aycliffe are aiming to bounce back from three straight defeats this weekend. The Newtonians entertain Penrith in the Ebac Northern League first division at Moore Lane Park on Saturday (3pm kick-off). After narrowly losing at Seaham last week, Aycliffe were dumped out of the Emirates FA Cup with a 2-1 defeat at Albion Sports last...