Adam Cayless reviews Newton Aycliffe Junior FC's action from last week... U8’s - The under 8s entertained mount pleasant in what turned out to be a close game! Few chances for both teams in the first half meant the score was 0-0 at halftime! The deadlock was broke midway through the second half by Aycliffe player jason beadle and...

Newton Aycliffe police would like to speak to a man who they say is responsible for an assault in the town. Officers issued the above image, taken from a CCTV, after the incident outside the Tesco store at 5.30pm last Friday (6th February). Anyone who recognises him is asked to call police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555...

Newton Aycliffe residents are set to benefit from warmer homes this winter as one of the UK’s largest energy efficiency initiatives offers additional support to people who need it most. Warm Up North is offering free or subsidised gas boilers to residents on certain benefits with an inefficient boiler in their home. To qualify, people...

By Martin Walker Two men have been arrested in connection with a series of burglaries at the Scout Hut in Newton Aycliffe. As reported by Aycliffe Today yesterday, the community centre had offered a £500 cash reward for information after thieves stole more than £1,000 and a load of booze in three separate incidents recently. Nearly...

By Martin Walker Around 70 jobs are expected to be lost after the collapse of furniture firm Ness, which has a site in Newton Aycliffe. Administrators are trying to find a buyer for the company, which was established by Fredrick Corner in 1945 and has factories on Aycliffe Business Park and Croxdale, near Spennymoor. Ness Furniture...

The man in charge of Hitachi Rail Europe's Newton Aycliffe factory has said it will be a "sexy" place to work when it opens for business later this year. Work continues on the site of the £82m facility on Aycliffe Business Park, which is expected to open in the autumn, with trains due to roll off production line early next year. Around...

By Martin Walker The Scout Hut in Newton Aycliffe has been broken into three times in the last seven weeks, prompting officials to offer a cash reward if the offenders are caught. The Scout Supporters Association premises in Bluebell Way were first targeted on New Year’s Eve when two tills, nearly £500 cash and four large whiskey...

By Ryan Burton Newton Aycliffe boss Peter Dixon took the blame for his side’s defeat at Penrith on Saturday. Things looked to be going to plan as Aycliffe went into half time a goal to the good. However, the Cumbrians fought back to secure a 2-1 win, with the winning goal late in the game. Dixon was disappointed with the manner in...

By Ryan Burton Preparations for this summer's Aycliffe Festival are well under way, with Great Aycliffe Town Council preparing to spend £30,000 on the series of events. Aycliffe Fest, which will be replacing the Great Aycliffe Show this summer, will be taking place across various venues in Newton Aycliffe from 3rd to 12th...

FC Turbinia returned to action with a thumping away win at Barnard Castle side Castle Rangers. The game started slowly with The Turbinia having the better of chances, Luke Williams forced a great save from the “Ranger’s” Keeper and Daniel Keane saw his effort just run wide of the post, but it wasn’t long before “The Tub” opened...