Aycliffe Today columnist and football writer Paul McGeary insists Newton Aycliffe FC did nothing wrong when they travelled to their FA Vase game in a luxury coach last weekend, despite criticism from some quarters... I have tried to distance myself from the go-to mecca that is nonleaguezone.com (a message board for non-league football)....

Newton Aycliffe’s MP this week asked the Prime Minister to end the uncertainty over the EU and get on with a referendum. Phil Wilson, chair of a Labour group of MPs campaigning to stay in the European Union, says 80% of businesses in his constituency a pro-EU. The Labour MP for Sedgefield carried out a survey of businesses in the...

Aycliffe Juniors continued their season with most teams now enjoying regular games again with the drier, although now cold and windy conditions. Not much travelling this week with most of the teams playing at Sunnydale... The Under 7’s played at home against Hartlepool Youth. In the first game they manged to level the score 2-2 after going...

Newton Aycliffe lawnmower manufacturer Husqvarna is gearing up to take on 680 extra staff as part of its summer rush. The Aycliffe Business Park factory, part of the global group behind household names including Flymo, has been given the contract to manufacture all its robotic mowers ahead of around 30 other factories worldwide. Now the...

Manufacturers should collaborate with high-tech companies earlier to take advantage of opportunities in the lucrative innovation supply chain. That will be just one of the insightful messages innovation leaders will be sharing when they gather at a prestigious science park in County Durham next month. Speakers at the Innovation Supply Chain...

There were no injuries reported after a two-car crash in Newton Aycliffe on Tuesday morning. Police were called to the incident on the North-bound carriageway of the A167, at Aycliffe Business Park, at around 8am. One lane was closed for about 90 minutes after the accident, which involved a VW Golf driven by a 29-year-old woman, from North...

Washington 1, Newton Aycliffe 2 Durham Challenge Cup, quarter-finals Newton Aycliffe’s Northern League club bounced back from their disappointing FA Vase exit at the weekend by coming from behind to win a crucial cup tie on Tuesday night. The Newtonians – beaten 5-0 in the fifth round of the Vase at Camberley Town on Saturday –...

Newton Aycliffe-based Collins Seafoods has agreed a splashing sponsorship deal with Hartlepool Swimming Club. The frozen at sea fish supplier has pledged to support the local club with brand new swimming kit for the children. Collins will also be helping with marketing and PR support, which includes the redesign of its website and overall...

Newton Aycliffe 55, West Hartleool TDSOB 0 What a great weekend for Newton Aycliffe’s rugby club, who had two full teams playing home games on the same Saturday. The club now has full use of the rugby facilities at Greenfield Community College, a massive boost for rugby in Newton Aycliffe. Last weekend’s home game saw 1st XV entertain...

Huntsman 3, Barnard Castle 2 By Craig Woodhead Following last week’s postponed league fixture, The Huntsman were back in action at home to Barnard Castle FC in The Darlington Charity Cup. Manager Neil Dodds made several changes from the defeat away to Gainford, as Nathan Wintour, Dave Neale, Stuart Ord and John Jamie Herd were all...