This week brings to an end an extremely active sporting half-term at Stephenson Way, which has seen a high proportion of pupils either undertaking extra sports coaching or competing in sporting events. Year 4 visited Greenfield to enjoy an afternoon of football and handball. The children welcomed the opportunity to play football with pupils...

Durham County Council has pledged its support to reduce smoking. Smoking is the biggest cause of preventable death globally, killing half of all smokers prematurely. In the 20th century smoking killed 100million people worldwide and that figure could rise to one billion during the 21st century. Smoking causes 50 different conditions...

Members of the public, businesses and organisations are being invited to have their say on a review of Durham County Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy. The policy affects all activities and premises within the county subject to licensing under the Licensing Act 2003 and covers areas including the sale and supply of alcohol in pubs...

Newton Aycliffe children will be able to enjoy a range of activities during the half-term break, beginning with a free Hogwarts Express! Durham Extended Services has again joined forces with Great Aycliffe and Middridge Partnership (GAMP) to put together an information pack about more than 30 activities for young people during the October...

The Big Club’s dreams All England Cup glory were dashed at the first hurdle when Jason Steele’s side were comfortably beaten on Sunday. Aycliffe WMC were dumped out of the FA Carlsberg Sunday Cup at Newton Aycliffe FC’s Moore Lane Park, with Winlaton Commercial gaining revenge for last season’s defeat at the same stage last...

By Martin Walker Police have arrested two people after a number of items were systematically stolen from gravesides in Newton Aycliffe. Officers and members of the public were sickened by the thefts, which happened over a number of weeks. Neighbourhood Police Team Sergeant Mark Edwards, writing in his blog on Aycliffe Today, revealed...

By Richard Warburton BBL Cup action returned to Newton Aycliffe on Saturday night as Durham Wildcats fought back from 15 points down to secure a three-point victory over Cheshire Phoenix. The result takes Coach Davie’s team through to the 2nd round of the competition for the first time in their short BBL history. The Wildcats have looked a...

Neighbourhood Police Team Sergeant Mark Edwards gives the lowdown on his officers… The Newton Aycliffe Neighbourhood Police Team is often changing, with officers being moved to different locations. Our NPT is active in its work in the community and is also proactive when it comes to talking to residents and being active in the...

Newton Aycliffe suffered more woe on the road as they fell to their fifth defeat in seven league games away from Moore Lane Park. It was the polar opposite from Tuesday’s win at Billingham Town, as Ashington crashed four goals without reply against the Newtonians, who finished the game with 10 men. It took the hosts 40 minutes to break...

By Martin Walker Bosses at Newton Aycliffe Working Men's Club have denied rumours the club is in financial trouble. Calls were made a number of weeks ago for members to "use or lose" the pub affectionately known as "The Big Club". Since then, rumours have been circulating about its financial position, while this week there were...