Former Newton Aycliffe Apprentice Mike Matthews was recently made president of the North East Chamber of Commerce. Aycliffe Today Business editor Martin Walker visited him at his Nifco offices in Stockton... Mike Matthews has a long and treasured affinity with Aycliffe Business Park. It was here in Aycliffe where the new president of the...

She says she feels robbed, but brave Lydia Joss has paid tribute to her diamond husband Phil - who was "everyone's best friend". Lydia was given the devastating news on Sunday 7th June that Phil, a much-loved soul music fan and keen golfer, lost his life in an accident near Woodham Golf Club. An emotional Lydia bravely fought back the tears...

Newton Aycliffe police have issued three warnings to people over the misuse of off-road bikes in the town. Officers say they're aware of a number of complaints relating to off-road bikes and quads in recent days. In a statement, the police said: "We are continuing to monitor the calls and investigate any information that comes to us relating...

Aycliffe Today Business editor Martin Walker was at the 2015 Future Business Magnates awards ceremony held at the Xcel Centre... There was a special sense of achievement in the air when 24 school teams from around County Durham packed into the Xcel Centre's auditorium for the 2015 Future Business Magnates awards ceremony. FBM was launched by...

Four new members of staff have followed former RAF chef Chris Coleman to join the team at of one of Newton Aycliffe's former World War II bullet-making factories. Five members of staff have started their new jobs at Newton Aycliffe leisure facility ROF 59, the former Presswork Metals factory which closed six years ago, which is due to re-open...

ROF 59, Newton Aycliffe's newest activity centre, is set to open before the end of the month. Here are some progress pictures showing how the development is coming along... ...

A Newton Aycliffe care home has hosted a fun-filled summer fete for the local community, to the benefit of its residents and two charities. Aycliffe Care Home, which is part of Akari Care, raised a total of £910 for Veterans at Ease and the Joanne McCourt Fund, with a proportion going to the residents’ comfort fund. Members of staff,...

A Newton Aycliffe marketing firm continues to grow thanks to a future-proofing process which is nurturing tomorrow's talent. Thrive Marketing has linked up with Teesside University to develop web, journalism and design students into prospective employees. Their forward-thinking has already boosted staff numbers since its launch in 2014,...

Newtonian Lydia Joss has relived the moment she was told her beloved husband had been killed in a road accident. Popular soul music lover Phil Joss died instantly when the motorbike he was riding left the road on Middridge Road, near Woodham Golf Club, on Sunday 7th June. In an emotional, two-part interview with Aycliffe Today, Lydia has...

By Ashleigh Jones ACORN Residents Association hold their annual children’s fun day this week. Held between 11am and 3pm on Friday 24th July, on the Christopher Walk Community Green, the event gives visitors the chance to experience new things and have a great day out with all the family. It’s all about animals this year with a double...