By Martin Walker The Newton Aycliffe woman at the centre of a £620,000 iPad scam is due back in court. Kirsty Cox, 36, of Hamsterley Road in the town, faces five charges of fraud by false representation. She appeared by video link at Aycliffe’s Magistrates’ Court last Friday but the case was yet again adjourned. She’s due to...

A leading Newton Aycliffe-based training provider is urging government to give local authorities power to channel funding for training into sectors that need the most support, after a report claimed that youth unemployment could be cut by 20% with greater local control. The Local Government Association (LGA) said that attempts to cut youth...

Durham Police and Crime Commissioner Ron Hogg has announced plans for a new police station in Newton Aycliffe. The existing police station in the town centre has been closed for two years since it became unfit for purpose due to its age and running costs. Durham Police Authority then took the decision to take out a lease for a new police...

Cash is being made available to Newton Aycliffe companies who want to employ apprentices. Great Aycliffe and Middridge Partnership (GAMP) and Durham County Council’s Employability Team have come together to offer local firms the chance to offer apprenticeship opportunities. The project will support businesses to create 20 engineering...

By Martin Walker Newcastle United legend Micky Quinn is coming to Newton Aycliffe for a fundraising dinner in March. The Geordie hero, who starred for the Magpies from 1989-92, will be the guest speaker at a Sportsman’s Evening at Newton Aycliffe WMC (The Big Club), to raise money for Newton Aycliffe Youth Centre AFC, on Friday 8th...

Glen Robertson previews Newton Aycliffe’s game at home to Celtic Nation this Saturday… Newton Aycliffe hope to finally get a game on at Moore Lane Park this weekend, as Celtic Nation make the trip across the A66. The Royal Blues can take another step towards safety if the game is cleared to go ahead, following Wednesday night’s...

Tickets are still remaining for a “Dream Men” show in Newton Aycliffe this weekend. The over-18s do – featuring scantily-clad, raunchy dancers – will be staged at Newton Aycliffe Sports Club on Friday night (8th February), from 7.30pm. The organisers, Newton Aycliffe Football Club, have quashed rumours that star player Stuart...

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. Glen hit the exact score last week while Paul wasn't far off and got the result right. Daniel, well, say no...

Durham Council’s Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee has been looking at the road safety initiatives provided by the authority and its partners to protect children and young people living in the region. The review highlights that casualty reduction is an important priority for the council and its partners and a...

Councillors have agreed budget proposals affecting council-owned housing across County Durham. Members of Durham County Council’s Cabinet also agreed rent levels for 2013/14 and confirmed funding for a substantial two-year investment programme aimed at maintaining decent homes standards. The detailed proposals set out in the Cabinet...