A local artist will hold a closing event this week to celebrate his popular work. After the recent success at the opening of Tim Sutherland's exhibition, ‘Soulscapes and Storyboards’ at Greenfield Arts Centre which was attended by 80 people, he has decided to hold a closing event for his exhibition. It will be held on Wednesday (21st...

A brand new purpose-built BMX Pump Track has been unveiled in the town. Great Aycliffe Town Council Mayor Val Raw officially opened the new biking facility at Woodham Park on Woodham Way. Provision of the facility was a joint venture between Great Aycliffe Town Council, Durham County Council and the Great Aycliffe and Middridge...

By Martin Walker Newton Aycliffe climbed out of the relegation zone with their first consecutive win of the season at home to Team Northumbria. Allan Oliver’s side soared to a five-goal victory for the second time in three days, after Wednesday night’s 5-0 win at Norton. They followed that up with another five goals against...

By Martin Walker Northern League club Newton Aycliffe are making tickets for their huge derby with Darlington available to buy in advance. Internet reports had been circulating that Aycliffe were considering increasing their normal admission, of £5 adults and £3 concessions, for the Quakers clash on Saturday 8th December. So the...

Newton Aycliffe Youth Centre are thrilled to announce the launch of their new pilot project “Little Gems”. The 13-week project will be every Monday and Friday morning, 10-11am, beginning Monday 26th November. This project has been made possible through the Great Aycliffe and Middridge (GAMP) Area Action Partnership small grants...

A team of eight Year 8 Woodham students took part in the launch event for the Future Business Magnates 2013 at the Xcel Centre last week. The competition is run by Durham County Council each year.  It seeks to encourage young budding entrepreneurs to set up and run a business, teaching them crucial entrepreneurial and leadership skills...

Residents and communities are being asked for their views on how playgrounds should be distributed throughout the county in the future. Durham County Council is currently reviewing its fixed play sites to ensure that they are shared more fairly, and better meet community needs. Cllr Maria Plews, Cabinet member for leisure, libraries and...

A Poodle was savagely attacked and killed by another dog while walking with its owner in Newton Aycliffe. Twelve-year-old Pepe – similar to the Poodle pictured above – was on the lead in Bamburgh Crescent on November 6 when a Staffordshire bull terrier cross dragged it on to a grass verge and savaged it. The owner of the...

By Martin Walker A special Wood head-to-head showdown is the main feature of Newton Aycliffe’s award-winning match programme this weekend. Mark Wood made a long-awaited return to the Newton Aycliffe set-up last month. After a short stint working in Bermuda, the former club captain returned ready for action and has put in a number of...

Hundreds of people attended a Jobs Fair held in Newton Aycliffe this week. Around 500 visitors went through the doors at Aycliffe Youth Centre yesterday (Wednesday 14th November) as 40 organisations had stalls on show. Great Aycliffe and Middridge Partnership (GAMP) organised the Fair, in conjunction with livin. Exhibitors included...