By Martin Walker Prime Minister David Cameron and a host of MPs have praised a local charity for the good work it's done during a special reception at the House of Commons. Ex-footballer and former Newton Aycliffe resident Colin Cooper - the Boro legend who now manages League Two side Hartlepool United - set up the Finlay Cooper Fund...

By Martin Walker Aycliffe detectives are set to pioneer state-of-the-art spying technology that enables them to watch criminals in their own homes. Police in the town will trial the equipment for the first time, with a view to rolling it out across the country. Residents suspected of taking part in criminal activity will be monitored...

By Martin Walker Police are asking for people with CCTV cameras to come forward in an attempt to catch burglars who hit three Aycliffe properties in one night. Three homes were broken in to last Thursday night – and Aycliffe officers are keen to speak to residents who have security cameras in Carileph Close, Stephenson Way, Ebba Close,...

Supporters of Newton Aycliffe FC and Newton Aycliffe Juniors FC were entertained to a night of comedy and football chat at Newton Aycliffe WMC on Friday evening. ‘The Legends’ of the three Big North East Clubs Malcom Macdonald, Bernie Slavin and Richard Ord were typically forthright in their views on their respective clubs, as well as...

The ‘100 Days Apprenticeship Challenge’ has been launched today to encourage North-East employers to take on more apprentices. The North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC), working in partnership with The National Apprenticeship Service and 28 local colleges and training providers, is challenging local businesses to increase the number of...

By Martin Walker Burglars made off with an iPad and quantities of tobacco after a house was left unsecured in Newton Aycliffe. Police officers are urging Newtonians to be vigilant after the opportunistic thieves bagged baccy and a white iPad mini during the ruse in Bewick Crescent. It happened some time between 11pm on Thursday night...

Aycliffe Today and its publishers Mantis Media have adopted a charity set up to improve the quality of life for young children. Mantis director and Aycliffe Today editor Martin Walker has decided to help out the Finlay Cooper Fund. The charity was set up by Hartlepool United manager and Boro legend Colin Cooper and his wife Julie, in...

TV comic Terry Joyce will star at a footy fundraising event in Newton Aycliffe on Friday night. The hilarious 60-year-old, who won a role in the second series of North-East comedy sitcom Hebburn last year, will join the Three Legends at a Pie & Peas Supper in Aycliffe on Friday evening. Tickets are priced £15 - and are available on...

St Joseph’s Primary School pupils travelled back in time as they walked to school with a knight in shining armour and his faithful squire. It was all thanks to nine-year-old Anna Shorten who chose the theme as part of the MEGA Motion campaign to promote healthy lifestyles. As well as themed walks, pupils earn points every time they use...

A Newton Aycliffe-based recruitment agency has marked 35 years in business with its silver Investors In People (IIP) accreditation. Temp-Team, which is head quartered in Gateshead and has a base on Aycliffe Business Park, has been praised for regularly developing its team, playing to its people's strengths and encouraging new ideas in the...