A campaign that offers residents in County Durham the chance to win a cash prize for recycling has been extended. The North East Recycling Rewards Scheme, which encourages people to recycle their aerosols, glass jars and food and drink cartons, has received further funding from DEFRA. The initiative, run by Waste Aware North East in...

Colin McNeillie's gallery of action pictures from Newton Aycliffe's brilliant 2-1 win at home to West Auckland on Saturday is below. Aycliffe play Dunston at home on Wednesday night (7.30pm kick-off at Moore Lane Park). Newton Aycliffe 2, West Auckland 1: Match Report IT ‘FELT LIKE TITLE WIN’ SAYS AYCLIFFE SKIPPER ...

A new way of preserving and improving leisure and cultural opportunities in the county will be back for further discussion at Durham County Council’s Cabinet next week. Proposals outlining the possibility of a ‘not for profit’ charitable trust managing a mix of sport, leisure and cultural facilities were initially discussed in January...

By Martin Walker Newton Aycliffe’s captain says his side’s precious win at the weekend felt like winning the second division title all over again. The Newtonians beat nearby rivals West Auckland 2-1 with another spirited performance at Moore Lane Park. Skipper Sean Tarling says the relief and joy exploded into wild dressing room...

Controversial plans for a new Super Airport for the North-East have been revealed. Just as the Government considers the future of the UK’s aviation policy, a radical bid to replace the region’s two airports with one near Peterlee have been unveiled. As reported in today’s Northern Echo, the ambitious proposal would see Newcastle...

Newton Aycliffe Cricket Club are holding a Clothing & Quiz Night at Aycliffe Sports Club from 7pm on Friday (9th November). Peter Lorimers Sports will be in attendance with samples of Newton Aycliffe Cricket Club branded clothing including shirts, trousers, polo shirts and hoodies. They will also be showcasing other clothing items...

A court has heard how a group of men who worked at Aclet Electronics in Newton Aycliffe conspired to rob the company by planning a burglary. As reported in The Northern Echo, police arrived at Aclet Electronics, on Aycliffe Business Park, as the break-in was in progress, on the evening of 21st December, 2011. Durham Crown Court heard...

By Ryan Gillham Durham Wildcats completed a dramatic comeback to secure their third victory of the season with a 69-64 victory over Manchester Giants at Durham University’s Queen’s Campus in Stockton-On-Tees. The Wildcats, on the back of last week’s dominant win against basement side Mersey Tigers, trailed by 16 points at one stage...

The Fire and Rescue Service is asking for people not to be complacent to think about their safety if they have a coal or wood burning fire in their home. On Bonfire Night (today), County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service issued a statement to advise Aycliffe residents. Protection and Prevention Manager Steve Chicken said:...

Brodie Millichap picks out this week’s TV highlights… Five Picks Of The Week MasterChef: The Professionals: Monday 8.30pm, BBC2. Return of the culinary challenge sees 10 wannabe Michelin-star standard chefs compete for the title. The chefs will be put through their paces with a wide variety of tasks. Monroe: Monday 9pm, ITV1. In...