A couple from Newton Aycliffe are celebrating after moving into the first purpose-built bungalows by homes and communities organisation livin. Mr and Mrs Reid applied for a new build bungalow after Mr Reid began suffering from arthritis resulting in him struggling to remain in the couples terraced home. The bungalows which occupy a...

Tekmar, a leading supplier of sub-sea cable protection, has recently been OHSAS 18001 accredited, enhancing their excellent Health and Safety reputation. This is the third standard they have received in recent months with the renewal of the ISO 9001 Quality Management and ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standards. OHSAS 18001 is an...

A plan for reducing the harm caused by alcohol abuse will be presented to councillors next week. Durham County Council’s Cabinet will be asked to approve the County Durham Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy 2012-15 when they meet at County Hall on Wednesday, 10 April. The document is an updated version of a strategy originally launched in...

Aycliffe police would like to speak to the male pictured above in connection with a theft. It's alleged he left the McColls store at the Parsons Centre on Easter Monday without paying. Anyone with any information is asked to call the police on 101 or message the Neighbourhood Police Team on their Facebook page.  ...

Newton Aycliffe suffered a second successive defeat to a relegation rival, as Newcastle Benfield won 3-0 at Moore Lane Park to leave the Royal Blues scrapping for their first division status. The Newtonians went into the game with a one-point lead over their opponents after losing to South Shields on Tuesday, but the loss leaves them...

Newton Aycliffe captain Sean Tarling has made a passionate plea to the people of the town ahead of the club's huge game this evening. He says it's been an "emotional few days", but the club needs support "now more than ever". The Newtonians welcome relegation rivals Newcastle Benfield to Moore Lane Park tonight. After being dragged...

By Glen Robertson Newton Aycliffe face “arguably the biggest game in their history” on Thursday night, according to general manager Dan Lewis. The managing director of the Soccer Factory Ltd believes the clash with third-bottom Newcastle Benfield will have a massive affect on the club’s future, with the loser of the fixture facing...

Prospective candidates for council and parish elections have just a few days left to register their nomination. Nominations for elections in County Durham close at noon on Friday (5th April). Anyone wishing to stand as a candidate should contact Durham County Council electoral services by calling 03000 26 12 12 or emailing...

Brodie Millichap picks out this week's TV highlights... Five Picks Of The Week The Syndicate: Tuesday 9pm, BBC1. Off the back of her lottery win, Rose heads straight out to buy herself some new knees so she can continue with her dancing. However, all the publicity from the win has brought her some unwanted attention. Hillsborough –...

Police are appealing for information after damage was caused to a window in the Horndale area of the town. At about 9.30pm on Tuesday (26th March) unidentified people have entered an address in Stocks Green and thrown a segment of a brick at a ground floor door, striking the outer upper glass panel and causing same to smash. Anyone with...