Newton Aycliffe have secured their sixth new signing of the summer with the addition of former Newcastle United defender Alex Kitchen. The 20-year-old centre-back, who was released by Scottish Premier League side St Johnstone this summer, goes straight into Peter Dixon's squad for today's opening Northern League game at home to champions Marske...

Gillian Cameron left Aycliffe for the sunny climes of Benidorm five years ago on a brave business adventure. Ashleigh Jones caught up with the ambitious Newtonian... We've all seen the TV programme. But Gillian Cameron is no Mel Harvey - a deluded wannabe property magnate with ideas of grandeur. The mum-of-four can walk the walk as well...

A man was taken to hospital after police were called to a disturbance at a Newton Aycliffe pub. The incident was reported to police at 11.50pm last Saturday (1st August) as "a group of men fighting" at the Locomotion Number One pub, on Aycliffe Business Park. A police spokesman said: "When we have investigated it appears a 26-year-old man...

Newton Aycliffe kick-off the new season at home to champions Marske United tomorrow - and fans can expect to see a number of new faces. The Newtonians will have at least five new players in their squad when the Seasiders come to Moore Lane Park on Saturday (3pm kick-off). They include former Middlesbrough midfielder and Northern Ireland...

Eight Apprentices at Gestamp Tallent have been handed their permanent contracts of employment during a special presentation at the Newton Aycliffe factory. Aycliffe's biggest employer also handed certificates to eight other members of staff who've completed advanced manufacturing programmes as part of the firm's efforts to keep employees fully...

A man is suspected of walking away from Newton Aycliffe's Tesco store without paying for £172-worth of items. Police say the incident happened at about 4.45pm on Tuesday (4th August), when the suspect used the self-serve machines to "buy" good totalling £172.74, but he failed to pay. Officers are keen to speak to the man pictured (above)...

Police would like to speak to a man in connection with a theft at Horndale post office. The incident happened shortly after 7am on Wednesday (5th August). Police believe the male pictured in the grainy CCTV images (above) may have been involved. Anyone who can recognise him is asked to call police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on...

A month-long crackdown on drink-drivers across Cleveland, County Durham and Darlington saw more than 100 motorists being arrested. The national campaign targeting those who get behind the wheel under the influence of drink or drugs was launched on June 1st. New national figures show more than 60,000 roadside breath tests were carried out...

A group of students at Woodham Academy completed a three-day Enrichment week before the summer holidays. The week was designed to support young people to make informed decisions about their next steps into further education, employment or training. The year 10 students had the opportunity to experience a range of activities over the four...

By Bob Wood Newton Aycliffe begin the new Northern League Division One season this Saturday with a home game against champions Marske United. Marske won the Ebac Northern League last season, so facing the champions on the first day of the season will be a tough test for Peter Dixon's team. The new season brings a few new faces to Moore...