Value retailer Poundworld has confirmed it will open its first store in Newton Aycliffe next week – creating 30 new jobs. Opening on Thursday 12th November at 10am, the ribbon will be cut by Aycliffe Mayor, councillor Mary Dalton. Situated at the former Poundstretcher unit, shoppers at Poundworld will be able to make big savings on...

A Newton Aycliffe logistics firm has created seven new jobs after giving its distribution system an overhaul. Stiller Warehousing and Distribution has invested heavily in relocating its pallet distribution operation to within its main site on Aycliffe Business Park. It has also taken on four new forklift drivers and three office employees...

The Huntsman were back in action on Sunday at home to Willington Cottles, following the 6-0 victory against the same side a week earlier. Neil Dodds was forced into two changes from that side; as Callum Farley and Mike Sproates were recalled for the absent Connor Halford and Lee Redpath. It appeared as though the home side were going to pick...

When bosses at a Newton Aycliffe plastic component manufacturer decided to hire their first ever apprentice, they didn’t have to look far to find someone who would fit the mould. Formula Plastics managing director James Goodliffe approached South West Durham Training, who put forward a strong shortlist of candidates for the new role, and the...

A Newton Aycliffe steel firm has helped to construct the biggest house ever to feature on Channel 4's popular TV show Grand Designs. SCH Site Services, based on Aycliffe Business Park, provided the steel for the sprawling, 60-metre long bungalow in deep West Sussex which left presenter Kevin McCloud almost speechless. The extraordinary home...

Police are appealing for information after thieves stole these garden ornaments. The statues, which had been painted bronze by their owner, were taken from a property on Neile Road in the Washington Crescent area. Anyone who has any information in relation to the statues is asked to call the Newton Aycliffe Neighbourhood Policing Team on...

Chester-le-Street 0, Newton Aycliffe 4 By Bob Wood Newton Aycliffe progressed into the second round of the FA Vase with a convincing 4-0 win at high-flying second division side Chester-le-Street. Aycliffe were never troubled and progressed into the second round. This was despite missing a couple of regulars. But man-of-the-match Ashley...

A motorist was being held on suspicion of drink driving after an accident near Newton Ayliffe last night Police issued a picture of a silver car which was involved in the accident at Redworth on Saturday evening. A driver was arrested at the scene on suspicion of being over the limit and was being held this morning.  

ROF 59 is the cover feature of the November-December 2015 issue of our award-winning Aycliffe Today Business magazine. Also featured in our 19th edition are Fleet Recruitment, Gestamp Tallent, Finley Structures, Diamond Commercial Cleaning, Oberlin Filter, Make Your Mark 2015, SCH Site Services, High Impact Development, Local Motion, South West...

Teesside comedian Patrick Monahan will star at a series of Christmas Comedy Nights at Planet Leisure. The Aycliffe entertainment venue has a number of dates available for party nights in the build-up to the festive season. Monahan is an Irish-Iranian stand-up comedian from Middlesbrough, best known for performing ten times at Edinburgh...