Ten talented engineering apprentices who work for some of the region’s leading employers have received special awards at an annual ceremony which has run for almost 50 years. Sponsors at the 48th annual South West Durham Training awards evening included Cummins Engines, Stanley Black & Decker, Nifco, Cleveland Bridge, Surtec N E Limited...

Fast-growing craft business Crafter’s Companion is set to move its corporate headquarters to Newton Aycliffe as part of its ongoing expansion plans that will also see the creation of several new jobs in the North-East. The company, which was founded by Sara Davies (pictured above) a decade ago, has been given the go-ahead by Durham County...

Local family garage Gregg Little Testing Centre has created two new payment options to spread the cost of motoring. The new packages are designed the help customers who may be worried about an outlay on their car after the cost of Christmas. The Service Plan enables motorists to spread the cost of servicing, repairs and MOTs. The...

By Bob Wood Newton Aycliffe's success this season owes a great deal to goalkeeper James Winter. The 30-year-old former Hartlepool youth team stopper has been outstanding for the Moore Lane team. In a break from indoor training, Winter explained how his move to Aycliffe in 2014 had restarted his career. After breaking a leg with Durham...

Police caught over 180 motorists who were unfit to drive because of drink or drugs during a month-long crackdown. At the start of December officers from the Cleveland and Durham Specialist Operations Unit (CDSOU) joined the national campaign covering the run-up to the festive, and then New Year period. Roadside checkpoints were staged at...

Aycliffe Juniors enjoyed a mixed weekend of games with some exciting encounters enjoyed by the young players. The Under 7’s braved the icy conditions to play Bishop Auckland St Mary’s. In both games the lads put in 100% but were under a lot of pressure from the off with the cold also affecting their game. St Mary’s came away winners in...

Police are appealing for information after allow wheels were stolen from a car parked at a garage on Aycliffe Business Park. Officers say the theft happened between 9.10pm and 9.40pm on Monday (11th January) at Croxdale Fast-Fit on St Cuthbert’s Way. Four alloy wheels and tyres were removed from a Ford Focus in the compound. Anyone with...

Greenfield Arts are excited to be working with Bewick Crescent Doctors Surgery in Newton Aycliffe to create a new art work which will be displayed in their waiting room, to improve the surgery environment and promote positive well-being. This is a great opportunity for the students of Greenfield Community College to explore their own creativity...

Newton Aycliffe’s Northern League side face an FA Vase fourth round tie at home to Marske United at Moore Lane Park this weekend. The Newtonians finally got their third round clash with Atherton Collieries played at Durham this week – with Peter Dixon’s side winning 1-0. Their prize is a last-32 clash with Northern League rivals Marske...

Newton Aycliffe Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a bike marking event this Saturday (16th January) in Newton Aycliffe Town Centre between 9.30am and 2pm. If anybody would like their bike marking feel free to call in the unit that will be set up in the town and meet the team.