By Paul McGeary Newton Aycliffe recorded a hard-fought goalless draw against Bishop Auckland, having had a man sent-off for the second successive game. Fred Woodhouse picked up two yellow cards, leaving the Royal Blues play over half an hour with 10 men. In a highly-charged game, which saw Sean Tarling, Mark Wood and Scott Pocklington...

Police are appealing for information after golf clubs and a bike were stolen from a garage. It happened some time on Tuesday (August 20), when the garage was allegedly broken into in the Stocks Green area. A black and white Carrera mountain bike and a set of golf clubs were taken. If you have any information contact Police on...

Police want to find a man who was seen wearing a blue top suspiciously. Officers published the above pic, asking people to idientify the male in the blue top. If anyone has an idea who he is, please dial 101 and ask to speak to PCSO 7564 Mike Hutchinson.  ...

Newton Aycliffe's newest football team have got their season off to a flying start with three back-to-back wins. Following their opening day win against the British Legion, Newton Aycliffe Sports Club followed it up with a win at the Green Tree Dragon last week, followed by a thumping 8-2 victory at home to the Wheatsheaf at the...

By Martin Walker Newton Aycliffe's cricket team have got one hand on the NYSD League title after a Bank Holiday win at home to Billingham Synthonia. The first team recorded an excellent six-wicket victory over fourth-placed Synners' second XI at Aycliffe Sports Club on Monday. It puts Aycliffe 14 points clear of second-placed Bedale...

Paul McGeary reports from New Ferens Park Ten-man Newton Aycliffe lost their first game of the season when they were thumped by Durham City this afternoon. Aycliffe, who had led the Ebac Northern League first division after winning their first two games, were thrashed 4-1 by unbeaten Durham at New Ferens Park. Two goals in each half...

Aycliffe NPT Sergeant Mark Edwards continues his regular blog on Aycliffe Today... Hello all, welcome to the next instalment of my on-going blog where I hope to keep readers informed of developments within the local Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) and issues within the area, throwing a couple of court results in there as well. The...

The Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) is looking for volunteers to help with a project aimed at improving the health, wellbeing and quality of life for local people. The PCP Health Buddy Scheme is aimed at people living in or around Newton Aycliffe, Bishop Auckland, Shildon, Spennymoor and Ferryhill who may feel isolated, lonely or...

As part of his regular blogging on Aycliffe Today, Aycliffe Neighbourhood Police Team Sergeant Mark Edwards details a day in the life of our local bobbies... Part 1 – Briefing The Team The team at Newton Aycliffe are split into two halves which ensures that there is a wider coverage across the week allowing us to respond to issues...

Newton Aycliffe police have arrested two men for separate thefts in the town. The Neighbourhood Police Team reported that David Edwards, from the town, has been charged with theft from Savers in the town centre. Clinton Ross, meanwhile, also from the town, has been arrested and bailed for a theft from The Cubby.  ...