Police are appealing for information after a window at Byerley Park School was smashed. The incident happened overnight between 5.30pm on Tuesday 24th June and 9am Wednesday 25th. Anyone with any information is asked to call the police on 101 and ask to speak to PCSO 7564 Mike Hutchinson.   ...

By Martin Walker Newton Aycliffe’s cricket team might just have the next Shane Warne in their ranks. Talented 16-year-old leg-spin bowler Patrick Howe is earning rave reviews for Aycliffe’s second team in the NYSD third division. Although his man-of-the-match performance against Wolviston on Saturday wasn’t enough to earn...

By Martin Walker A Newton Aycliffe training provider is aiming to tackle the skills shortage head-on with an ambitious new plan for businesses. South West Durham Training (SWDT), based on Aycliffe Business Park, is offering a range of incentives designed to make taking on Apprentices as easy as possible. SWDT has been carrying out...

By Martin Walker A Newton Aycliffe man has told Aycliffe Today how he's now trying to rebuild his life after an 18-month sex trial nightmare. It took a jury less than an hour to find Brian Humble not guilty on all charges at Teesside Crown Court on Thursday. Now the 48-year-old wants to rebuild his life after the "horrendous"...

By Martin Walker Police are appealing for information after the windows of a Newton Aycliffe church were damaged twice. Vandals have tried to smash the windows at St Elizabeth’s Church in Woodham - believed to be on Sunday 22nd June and Thursday 26th June. Police think a catapult or air weapon may have been used to cause the...

By Martin Walker The chairman of the Horndale Residents Association (HRA) said it was a proud day as work started on their new £40,000 Multi Use Games Area. Great Aycliffe Town Council has provided the land for the multi-use pitch which will accommodate basketball, five-a-side football, tennis and cricket and replaces a former sports...

Work is now well under way on the new 175-home development at Cobblers Hall in the town. The Woodlands project, known as site 'O', is set to be completed by Keepmoat Homes later this year, consisting of two, three and four-bedroom properties. See more pictures below In its County Plan published recently, Durham County Council has...

The next PACT meeting for the Shafto/St Mary’s ward is due to be held on Thursday 17th July from 6pm at the library on Central Avenue, Newton Aycliffe.   ...

Woodham Sports Academy is delighted to announce that its presentation evening will take place next month. The evening at Hardwick Hall in Sedgefield, on Monday 7th July, will start at 7pm and will finish around about 9pm. Keynote speaker is George Courtney, a retired headteacher and professional referee who has officiated in some of the...

By Martin Walker Work today officially started on a £40,000 Multi Use Games Area at Horndale Park in the town. Determined members of the Horndale Residents Association (HRA) have relentlessly campaigned and fundraised over the last two years to finance the facility, known as a MUGA. Great Aycliffe Town Council has provided the land...