Newton Aycliffe 2 Durham City 1 By Bob Wood Newton Aycliffe earned three vital points at home to eighth-placed Durham City on Saturday. The win came courtesy of two goals from Dennis Knight, with the first coming in the 37th minute. A weak defensive header fell to Stuart Banks who found Knight on the left. The Aycliffe forward shot...

Pupils played princes and princesses as they took part in a special walk to St Francis Junior School in Newton Aycliffe with their very own MEGA Motion monarch. Demi-Leigh Steward, 11, won a MEGA Motion competition to decide which famous hero or villain should accompany them and was rewarded with Henry VIII himself escorting the pupils as...

There are no excuses when it comes to a choice between life or death, officers are warning motorists during a week-long seatbelt campaign. Police speaking to motorists who have not been wearing their seatbelts have heard all manner of excuses, including “my clothes will get crumpled” and “it is uncomfortable”. Motorists have...

By Martin Walker A former World War II munitions factory will become a permanent memorial to the Aycliffe Angels as part of an exciting development which will create up to 20 new jobs. Newton Aycliffe construction firm Finley Structures acquired the old Presswork Metals factory on Aycliffe Business Park more than two years ago. Almost...

By Martin Walker Plans to redevelop the North Briton pub in Aycliffe Village have been revealed. Owners of the Brit, the John Wade Group, hosted a consultation exhibition on Thursday (5th March) before they submit them to Durham County Council. The proposals include redeveloping the pub building itself into 10 self-contained flats,...

Police have released images of a man they suspect of stealing from Boyes in Newton Aycliffe. A statement said the suspect is suspected of shoplifting from the town centre store on Friday 27th February. Anyone who recognises him is asked to call police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.  ...

By Martin Walker The Newton Aycliffe Neighbourhood Plan has stepped up a gear with the formation of three working groups consisting of volunteers. More than 50 people attended a special Neighbourhood Plan meeting at the town's Youth and Community Centre two weeks ago, with 20 of those offering to get involved. Three working groups...

Newton Aycliffe will join 730 locations across the world in a huge raising of the Commonwealth Flag on Monday. Great Aycliffe Town Council have registered to take part in the marking of Commonwealth Day by raising and flying the Commonwealth Flag at a small ceremony at the flagpole outside of St. Clare’s Church. More than 730...

Residents, community groups and schools are being encouraged to get involved in the Big Spring Clean campaign as it returns to County Durham for the fifth time. The clean-up, which is being run by LitterFree Durham, Durham County Council’s Civic Pride team, and Darlington Borough Council, got underway on Saturday (28th February) and...

Residents in County Durham are being reminded to sign up for garden waste collections. Residents can join the scheme at any time of the year but the sooner they subscribe, the sooner they will start receiving collections. For an annual fee of £20 householders will receive fortnightly garden waste collections until the Autumn. A three...