“We’re wearing balaclavas at 2am to collect a vape off a friend.” That was the response of a suspect who was caught red-handed as part of an operation to target opportunist burglars in Newton Aycliffe this month. Operation Quail was launched collectively by Newton Aycliffe Neighbourhood Policing Team, South CID and Response officers...

Family-run Ramsey’s Garage on Aycliffe Business Park is looking to the future as it celebrates 30 years in business. The independent, family-owned car sales, service and MOT business is a name familiar to many on the business park, as well as to many residents of Newton Aycliffe and beyond. Founded in 1993 by Jeff Ramsey, his wife Gillian...

Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket… Saturday 19th August – NYSD Division 2 Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Blackhall 1st XI – weather was mild and Breezy. Blackhall won the toss and chose to bowl first. Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 139 all out after 46.2 overs Adam Gittins 30, Terence Smit 25, Sam Telford 20 and Chris Palmer...

County Durham residents who have not yet confirmed their voter registration details will receive a knock at the door from Wednesday (August 23). It’s all part of Durham County Council’s annual canvass to make sure every household’s voter registration details are up to date. Forms and emails were sent to every household at the end of...

As new investment commences into the future of Glow, on Aycliffe Business Park, Peter Barron talks to a man who’s put his faith in a place that serves as a church as well as an events and conference venue… Asked about the shaping of his Christian values, Ian Duffew smiles as he recalls a vivid childhood memory: “The bus stop outside our...

Emirates FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round Replay Newton Aycliffe 2, Guisborough Town 3 Match report by Ryan Livingston Newton Aycliffe lost out to Guisborough Town in an FA Cup replay last Tuesday. In a game that was affected by wet conditions, Aycliffe started off the brighter team, with long sustained possession and intricate...

Students across County Durham are being praised for their hard work and dedication after receiving their grades on A level results day. In the first year that the qualifications have returned to pre-pandemic grading, Durham County Council is commending pupils across the county for their results. In County Durham, the average grade achieved...

County Durham’s adult and community learning service has once again been rated as a “good” provider of education by Ofsted. DurhamLearn, run by Durham County Council, provides education and training across the county with courses ranging from English and maths to digital skills and first aid. And following a four-day inspection by a...

By Steven Dawson It has been a busy couple of weeks for Aycliffe Running Club with a number of races taking place. On Monday, July 31, one member took part at the North East Masters Harrier League meeting 5. John Surtees finished second in his heat and second overall in the 3,000 metres, finishing in a time of 9:35. On Thursday, August...

A European axe-throwing event will be held in Newton Aycliffe this week for the first time. Aycliffe-based Valhalla North Axe Throwing are hosting the first annual UK Open IATF Grand Slam Tournament on Friday and Saturday (August 18 and 19). It will be the first tournament of its kind in Europe, and will see people coming from across Europe,...