By Martin Walker A senior police officer says the people of Newton Aycliffe played a big part in a major drugs raid that took place in the town this week. He also says Operation Orient showed how the police force is committed to tackling drug dealing in the area. As exclusively revealed on Aycliffe Today, police smashed their way into...

Jason Steele’s Big Club side look to continue their impressive cup form when they take on Pelton in the League Cup quarter-finals this weekend. Aycliffe WMC, who play in the Durham and District Sunday League, beat West Auckland WMC in the County Cup last week and have been handed a trip to Stockton Hardwick in January. But first they...

A Newton Aycliffe yob who terrorised residents and shopkeepers in the town has been handed a three-year ASBO. On Tuesday this week, Durham Constabulary, in conjunction with Durham County Council’s ASB Team, successfully applied for an Anti-Social Behaviour Order against 21-year-old Aycliffe resident Lewis McCormick. McCormick was said...

Our exclusive video of Durham Constabulary's Operation Orient shows how police officers smashed their way into a Newton Aycliffe home before arresting suspected drug dealers. We must apologise to Aycliffe Today readers for the poor quality of the operational part of the video due to poor visibility, as the strikes were carried out shortly...

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 two further strikes from 6pm to 10pm on Friday 13 December and Saturday 14 December 2013. County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue...

By Dan Lewis After three successive away defeats, Newton Aycliffe FC returned to winning ways with a comfortable 4-2 victory over Newcastle Benfield last night. Recent weeks have been a struggle for Allan Oliver and his men, with road trips to Shildon, Billingham Synthonia and Morpeth all ending in defeat. This has also coincided with...

Police have arrested 18 people following Wednesday morning's drugs swoop. Early morning raids by Durham Constabulary resulted in 18 people being arrested for offences relating to the unlawful distribution of controlled drugs. A further two people were arrested for other offences. Around 165 uniformed officers and a range of support staff...

EXCLUSIVE By Martin Walker Police smashed their way into three houses in Newton Aycliffe as part of a huge covert drugs swoop. Durham Constabulary's Operation Orient involved more than 165 police officers targeting 15 premises in the County - three in Aycliffe as well as six in nearby Shildon and another six in Bishop...

A Newton Aycliffe seafood business is celebrating after its founder and operations director both landed prestigious business awards. Collins Seafoods, one of the country’s largest suppliers of sustainably caught Frozen at Sea Fish and the main shirt sponsors of Newton Aycliffe Football Club, has netted two top regional titles. Managing...

By Martin Walker Police are appealing for witnesses after a man needed stitches to a cut eyebrow after an unprovoked attack in Newton Aycliffe. The incident happened in the Honister Place area of the town some time between 2am and 3am on Saturday November 23. The victim was approaching his home address when he became aware of a male...