Newton Aycliffe 3, Marske United 2 By Dan Lewis Aycliffe got back to winning ways in one of only two Northern League games that managed to beat the elements on Wednesday night. After the way the wind affected the game at Guisborough on Saturday, the last thing the Aycliffe players would have wanted to see were the conditions that...

A Newton Aycliffe fitness enthusiast has launched a new business thanks to local government support. Newtonian Stuart Furlonger is embarking on his first journey into self-employment thanks, in part, to the GAMP’s flagship ‘Step into Business’ scheme. Stuart wanted to use his skills as a personal trainer to build his own business...

Police are appealing for information after this bike was stolen in the town. The mountain bike was taken from an address in Pinewood Close, Cobblers Hall, between 8pm Wednesday 11th December and 5am Thursday 12th December. If anyone has any information please call 101 and quote DHM-12122013-0234, or message the police on...

Residents in County Durham are reminded that some bin collection dates will change during the festive period. The changes will affect rubbish and recycling collections which normally take place on a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. Collections which usually take place on a Tuesday will not be affected and will be done as normal on...

The Fire Brigades’ Union (FBU) has announced details of its latest planned industrial action in relation to its national dispute over pensions with central government. Members of the FBU plan to hold three further strikes on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and Friday 3 January. The industrial action will take place as...

Dog lovers in County Durham are being warned not to be led astray by a growing number of puppy selling scams. Durham County Council's Fair Trading Team is making residents aware of the bogus sites offering pedigree pups for sale. The sites ask for payment - in some cases several hundreds of pounds - via bank transfers and they promise to...

Yates’ 4, Aycliffe Sports Club 5 By Paul Eales Newton Aycliffe Sports Club travelled to Darlington for their last game before the Christmas break to play a tough Yates side in this PMA Division 2 clash. Hoping to carry on their run of form which has seen them loose only one league game this season, the Sports Club got off to a great...

PCP and Local Motion have organised a family fun event in the New Year. If you’re already thinking of trying something new in 2014, this could be the place you start! The event is being held at Woodham Community Centre on Saturday 11th January, between 10am and 2pm. The event aims to promote the health benefits of active travel...

Newton Aycliffe slipped to another defeat on the road as they were beaten by Guisborough. Despite taking the lead through Tom Atkinson’s first-half strike, the Royal Blues fell to a 10th away loss of the campaign in conditions that did not encourage free-flowing football. The Newtonians have one more away game in 2013 at Sunderland RCA...

A Newton Aycliffe media company has helped to produce a special souvenir football book. Aycliffe-based Mantis Media have worked with Boro firm Dave Allan Communications to publish One Giant Leap – a book to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Middlesbrough FC’s Carling Cup victory in 2004, the only major title in the club’s 137-year...