Newton Aycliffe Cricket Club's Under-15s team made history with a dramatic cup victory this week. The youngsters won the League Cup for the first time with a nail-biting win over Sunderland at Aycliffe Sports Club. With the home side down and out, they clawed the game back to tie before edging it after losing fewer wickets. "The drama...

By Zoe Skerrett A young A-star musician is hoping a new sponsorship deal will help to kick start his business. After winning a stadium naming rights competition organised by Newton Aycliffe FC, Tom Bussey - pictured (left) with Newton Aycliffe FC general manager Dan Lewis and local musician Lee Wright (back) - has been given the chance...

Newton Aycliffe hair extensions specialists Lox of Love have expanded the business already by adding a new stylist to the team. Newtonian Emma Stevens, pictured above (left) with managing director Victoria Cartwright, has joined the firm at their premises in Evans Business Centre on Aycliffe Business Park. Victoria, also from the town,...

By Zoe Skerrett Newton Aycliffe’s barefoot runner, Steve Wood, is taking part in his second Great North Run without shoes this Sunday. After completing the race barefooted last year with a time of just less than two hours, Steve is back and running his way around the roads of Tyneside to raise money for Butterwick Hospice...

Match Preview – Saturday 6th September 2014 DAISY HILL versus NEWTON AYCLIFFE New Sirs Stadium, St James’ Street. 3pm kick off By Paul McGeary Newton Aycliffe travel to Greater Manchester in the hope of securing only their second ever victory in the FA Vase, taking on North West Counties Division One side Daisy Hill for the first...

House buyers are being invited to view the first showhomes at Keepmoat’s stunning new development in Newton Aycliffe. The two showhomes are now open for viewings at the development of 175 high-quality properties at The Woodlands on Cobblers Hall Road. The three bedroom Ashby showhome combines style and space and is ideal for first time...

Newton Aycliffe charity cyclist Anthony Cox completed his challenge of riding more than 300 miles in under 24 hours for charity. In memory of Mark Bulman, a Newtonian who passed away from cancer at the age of 21, the 23-year-old took part in the fundraising event for Teenage Cancer Trust along with 300 other cyclists. Anthony completed...

Charity cyclist Anthony Cox delivers his own inspirational recollection of a gruelling London-Newcastle bike ride... As I woke at 7:30am on Saturday, having woken every hour to check the time (I really didn't want to sleep in today!), I began to feel nerves and excitement for the challenge I was soon to begin. Could I really cycle 310...

An invitation to groups and communities in County Durham to get more involved in or even take over some local services has resulted in enquiries ranging from libraries to Streetscene services. The ‘Ask’ campaign was launched in February by council Leader, Cllr Simon Henig, and has generated interest and questions from communities, the...

By Martin Walker Newton Aycliffe footballer Jason Steele is looking forward to kick-starting his career again after completing a season-long loan move to Championship club Blackburn Rovers. The 24-year-old goalkeeper, a product of Middlesbrough's Academy, made the switch to Lancashire just before the transfer window closed on Monday...