By Martin Walker Ambitious plans to build a state-of-the-art indoor soccer arena in Newton Aycliffe have moved a step closer to reality. Details of the £1.5m facility, to be housed on Aycliffe Business Park, were first revealed mid-way through last year, following the granting of planning consent. There has been a delay in the...

A Shildon man has been jailed for stealing diesel from a vehicle in Newton Aycliffe. James Patton, 25, of Byerley Road, Shildon, was sentenced for six weeks behind bars for the theft of 100-150 litres of diesel from a vehicle in Aycliffe. Source: Aycliffe Neighbourhood Police Team  ...

By Martin Walker Around 40 companies gathered for the latest event organised by Aycliffe Business Park today. Firms from across the park attended a topical event organised by the steering group and Business Durham, at the Work Place conference centre. The latest event, which informed businesses how to engage more with education, was...

Police are appealing for information after a car was vandalised with paint in the town. Between 10pm on Monday and 6.30am on Tuesday this week, suspects have poured white gloss paint over the bonnet, roof and windows of a Kia Sedona motor vehicle parked in Hawes Place. Anyone with any information is asked to call 101, reference...

Glen Robertson previews Newton Aycliffe's trip to Billingham Synthonia this weekend... Newton Aycliffe’s battle for survival continues this weekend as the Royal Blues travel to face Billingham Synthonia. Synthonia’s cross-town rivals and third bottom Billingham Town are now just two points behind the Newtonians in the Northern League...

Our panel of three Aycliffe ‘experts’ give their predictions for this weekend’s game… One point is award for the correct result (win, lose or draw), and three points are awarded for the correct scoreline. Another wash-out last weekend leaves Glen with a four-point lead. Scores on the Doors: Glen Robertson – 16 Paul McGeary...

Last Friday night saw the Las Vegas experience roll into town, with the first ever ‘Viva Las Ay-gas’ event held at the Sports Club. Guests at the casino were offered the chance to play popular casino games Blackjack, Roulette and Wheel of Fortune. The night was supported by ‘the Bank of Allan’ as in what was an unexpected...

An event to show companies how to engage more with education is being held this week. Following the successful launch of the Aycliffe Business Park group in February and the news and networking session held at Ebac a fortnight ago, the diary of events is set to continue. Engaging Education is available to all firms based on Aycliffe...

Members of the public are being given the chance to have a say on how public money is spent. Great Aycliffe and Middridge Area Action Partnership (GAMP) is looking for public representatives to sit on the board and have a say on how they distribute cash. The partnership is looking for people with a strong desire to improve local areas...

By Martin Walker Businesses in Newton Aycliffe say the town’s business park will recover from RFMD’s demise. News broke last night (Tuesday) that RF Micro Devices (RFMD) had announced plans to close its Newton Aycliffe plant. The closure of the facility, and its 200 jobs, will be scheduled over the next nine to 12 months. But...