By Martin Walker Newton Aycliffe claimed 17 crucial points from a draw after being thwarted at the death by Saltburn. Aycliffe’s first team declared on a healthy 202 for seven, with Dave Atkinson scoring 59, Matty Atkinson 39 and Dan Craggs 27. But Saltburn’s second XI just managed to hold out with some tenacious batting, scoring...

By Martin Walker Hitachi Rail Europe has been shortlisted for a contract to supply at least 39 new trains for the London Overground network, as the Japanese giants revealed a new model which will be manufactured at its Newton Aycliffe factory. Transport for London (TfL) revealed Hitachi, Bombardier, CAF and Siemens have been whittled...

Police are appealing for help after a man snatched some cash from the till at Grannies Choice in the town centre. The man is described as around 40, with grey hair, and wearing a blue top with a diamond pattern on the back. Police say he grabbed the cash before making off towards Aldi. Anyone with information is asked to call the...

Police are appealing for information after a set of car tyres were slashed in the town. It happened overnight on 1st July, when four tyres were damaged on a Ford Focus that was parked in Marrick Close. Anyone with any information is asked to call the police on 101, quoting reference DHM-01072014-0248.  ...

By Martin Walker Gregg Little Testing Centre is celebrating the 25th anniversary of a partnership with a leading national network of car parts which stands the family firm out from the rest. Gregg Little started his company in Newton Aycliffe back in 1989, with 18 years' motor trade experience already in his locker. Upon opening Gregg...

By Martin Walker Newton Aycliffe Football Club have revealed a new partnership with a fledgling cancer support group on the town. The town's Northern League club is teaming up with Great Aycliffe Cancer Support Group, which has been set up to help anyone that is or has been affected by cancer. It has been set up by Newtonian Allison...

By Martin Walker Companies on Aycliffe Business Park are being invited to 'make their mark' with an inaugural business awards event. The Make Your Mark competition is being organised by the Aycliffe Business Park Community Steering Group, with the support of Business Durham, and is designed to celebrate success. Aycliffe, home to...

By Martin Walker The boss of one of Aycliffe Business Park's biggest recent success stories is calling on fellow firms to get behind the town's football club. Aycliffe, currently in the Ebac Northern League first division, has revealed plans to allow the name of its ground, Moore Lane Park, be rebranded in a special corporate...

By Martin Walker Objections have already been made against a new 80-home development near Travellers Green in Newton Aycliffe. Plans for the housing development have been submitted to Durham County Council, by Gleeson Homes and Regeneration, for a mixture of two, three and four-bedroom properties near the disused garden nursery. The...

The final preparations are now being made for this year’s Great Aycliffe Show. The event is to be held on the showfield at the Oakleaf Sports Complex on August Bank Holiday weekend, 23rd and 24th August. The craft marquee hosts displays and demonstrations of a range of crafts and hobbies, with many of the items produced available for...