An anti-bullying campaigner who has pledged to run 401 marathons in 401 consecutive days will continue his incredible challenge in Newton Aycliffe this week. Ben Smith, from Bristol, is aiming to raise £250,000 from his World Record attempt by running 401 marathons at 309 different locations across the UK. The 33-year-old started the...

Fast-growing Crafter’s Companion has today unveiled plans to open a retail outlet in Newton Aycliffe, which will be the first of its kind in the UK. As exclusively revealed by Aycliffe Today last November, the Coundon-based global firm earmarked the former Holiways car dealership on Aycliffe Business Park as an ideal site to accommodate...

Students in Newton Aycliffe are carving out a lasting reminder of their work on an award winning course by creating a sculpture for Durham Cathedral. The youngsters on the Steps 4 Success training course which is run by North ern charity DISC, are working with local artist David Gross. The oak panel art piece will be on public display as...

Children from St Francis School in Newton Aycliffe took part in Safer Internet Day 2016. The internationally recognised event aims to educate children and young people about how to stay safe online. St Francis Church of England Aided Junior School, a school judged to be outstanding in a recent review of online safety, will open its doors to...

Newton Aycliffe Juniors players have been reaping the reward of the club investing their subscription fees in winter jackets. The players have been particularly grateful in recent weeks as the cold or wet weather (or both!) has been quite evident. Pictured are the Under 8’s in their new jackets – thanks to all at the club involved in...

Newton Aycliffe 2, Guisborough Town 0 Newton Aycliffe's excellent league form continued as they climbed up to third in the Northern League first division with a win at home to second-placed Guisborough Town. A dominant second-half display saw Peter Dixon's side notch their fourth successive league victory thanks to goals by Matty Moffatt and...

Newton Aycliffe 80, Seaham 7 This has been a very sad week for Newton Aycliffe RUFC with the really sad loss of Ainsley Adams, son of ex club secretary Sue and ex player Charlie. At the tragically young age of 27 Ainsley passed away at James Cook Hospital surrounded by his close family. The players of Seaham and Newton Aycliffe together...

Sports Club 1, Huntsman 3 By Craig Woodhead Following last week’s victory against title rivals Coundon, The Huntsman were back in action away to The Sports Club on Sunday, aiming to maintain their 100% league record. Manager Neil Dodds was forced into three changes, with Anthony MacDonald forced to play in goal and Paul Barnes and...

A hairdresser is hoping to go from her couch to running 5k after winning free use of Newton Aycliffe’s newly refurbished leisure centre. Sophia Langan, 27, entered Durham County Council’s New Year fitness contest, with the prize being three months free membership for her and a friend. Now, with husband Anthony, 36, she has visited her...

Police are appealing for information after a dog attacked a woman in Newton Aycliffe. The incident happened at about 4.30pm on Monday 8th February, when a female was walking past the boating lake on Garburn Place, she was attacked by a black Border Collie/German Shepherd cross dog. The dog jumped at the female, who was wearing a yellow high...