Aycliffe Today writer Zoe Skerritt continues her review of the popular TV talent contest... The second week of lives shows brought us an 80s themed show and another double elimination. After Louis lost two acts in the first week, there were 14 contestants fighting for 12 places and I’m sure he was desperately hoping his final two would...

Up to 60 new police officers will be recruited to the ranks of Durham Constabulary over the next few months, the force has announced. From Friday 31st October application forms will be available on the force website – www.durham.police.uk – for potential new recruits. Ron Hogg, Durham Police and Crime Commissioner said: “Despite a...

Police are appealing for information after a garage was burgled in Newton Aycliffe. It happened some time between Wednesday 15th October and Saturday 18th October in the St Godrics Road area of the town, when two full sets of golf clubs were taken. Anyone with information is asked to call the police on 101.  ...

By Martin Walker Newton Aycliffe residents are reminded that the opportunity to get wristbands for the free 'ticket only' fireworks display start next weekend. Great Aycliffe Town Council confirmed last month it was staging the display this year for Aycliffe residents only after it was scrapped in 2013 for safety reasons. AYCLIFFE...

By Martin Walker It isn't too late for Newtonians to have their say in the Great Aycliffe Neighbourhood Plan. Three lucky residents landed a windfall after they were picked out as winners in the Neighbourhood Plan cash draw this week. SURVEY CASH WINNERS ARE DRAWN But people still have until 17th November to email their completed...

By Martin Walker The region's biggest showcase for engineering and manufacturing is now fully booked with more than 140 businesses set to take part in the Newton Aycliffe event. Durham Oktoberfest gets underway at The Xcel Centre on Aycliffe Business Park next Thursday (23rd October), with exhibits from 118 registered companies including...

By Martin Walker Darren Ablewhite's girlfriend has launched a campaign to raise cash for a community defibrillator to be installed in Liverpool's Princes Park in his memory. Darren tragically died after suffering a cardiac arrest at the end of a 5k parkrun in Toxteth on Saturday 4th October. NHS worker Julie Houghton, from Wavertree,...

By Martin Walker Schoolchildren have left a lasting legacy on a major new sporting venue in the region which is being constructed by a Newton Aycliffe company. Budding athletes from Easterside Academy in Middlesbrough have seen their signatures immortalised in the structure of the main sports building at the new £18 million...

Match Preview – Saturday 18th October 2014 NEWTON AYCLIFFE vs DUNSTON UTS AuxAudio.co.uk Stadium By Paul McGeary Peter Dixon will hope it is third time lucky for his Newtonians side as he goes in search of his first victory following two defeats in his opening two games in charge. The former West Auckland boss has again been...

A number of students going into their final year at Woodham Academy have been recognised for their achievements. The school hosted its annual Year 11 celebration evening, marking the beginning of the end for Woodham's top scholars. The evening began with a celebration of the excellent GCSE results achieved in the summer in English...