Newton Aycliffe residents can have their say on a potential new play area planned for the Cobblers Hall area. It has long been recognised that there is a lack of quality play provision in the North-West area of the town. This proposed development – which will entail a £150,000 renewal of the derelict play area south of Burn Lane (across...

Crafter’s Companion founder Sara Davies was on hand to inspire the next generation of art and design students from Darlington College. The award-winning businesswoman from County Durham delivered a card making and colouring workshop to a group of students as part of a wider plan to get more people involved in crafting and inspire budding...

Woodham Academy students are showcasing their talents at an annual event taking place this week. The students that are part of the Dance Academy have been rehearsing a range of pieces for various performances. They have worked extremely hard in learning and choreographing different dances, working closely with their PE Teacher, and Kay...

Newton Aycliffe 92, Washington 5 With the season drawing to a close a good crowd turned out to see Aycliffe play their last home game of the campaign and they weren’t disappointed. The opposition were Washington who have struggled somewhat this season. Taking nothing away from them the 14 men that took to the pitch against Aycliffe they...

Morpeth Town 0, Newton Aycliffe 2 Saturday 23 April 2016 By Bob Wood A goal in each half by John Campbell gave Newton Aycliffe their third win of the season against FA Vase finalists Morpeth Town on Saturday. The Highwayman remain in the running for the Northern League title but this loss put a huge dent in their hopes. Aycliffe took...

It was a busy week with some of the Aycliffe Juniors teams having lots of games to catch up on. The highlight of the week was the news that the Under 10’s are confirmed as TJFA Division One Champions for the fourth consecutive season. This talented team still have two league games to play next week but the fantastic record of 14 wins from...

Councillors, health providers and charities visited County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) HQ to sign a framework document setting out new ways of working together to keep people safe and well. The document entitled ‘Enhancing the prevention role of County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service’ aims to target...

Newton Aycliffe started their season with a disappointing defeat by 58 runs away at Darlington RA on Saturday. Sixteen-year-old Ryan Dawson (sponsored by Pheonix Energy Ltd) was man of the match with a good all round performance on his senior debut. Darlington RA 1st XI 143 all out after 45.4 overs Ryan Dawson 2 for 7 and Michael Howe 2 for...

Enough cash has been raised to pay the deposit for two dancers’ dream trip to Hollywood. Woodham Academy student Charlie Lough, 15, and 14-year-old Emily Halford, who goes to Greenfield College, have been offered a prized place at The Hollywood Summer Tour in Los Angeles. Their parents are now organising fundraising events to help cover...

Aycliffe Today editor Martin Walker will be homeless again – for just one night – 17 years after suffering the same fate. As a reporter for the Teesside Gazette back in 1999, Martin took to Stockton high street to pose as a beggar, as part of an under-cover feature on homelessness. And in three weeks he will spend the night on the...