By Martin Walker Hitachi admit they were able to get down to “real business” during last week’s Oktoberfest. The Xcel Centre, on Aycliffe Business Park, hosted the Durham Oktoberfest event, an engineering and manufacturing which brought hundreds of businesspeople to the town. Darren Cumner will be plant manager of Hitachi Rail...

By Ryan Gillham Durham Wildcats made a positive reaction after Friday night’s loss away to Sheffield Sharks in an exciting encounter against the Leicester Riders, but were on the end of a narrow defeat at Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre. The game started brightly with both sides getting early points on the board but it was Leicester who...

The seven local authorities representing the North-East have met to discuss new working arrangements that could bring a more coordinated approach to promoting and protecting the region. At the latest in a series of meetings, leaders, chief officers and North Tyneside’s Elected Mayor, agreed that a more united approach could be of...

A local team of runners have raised in excess of £2300 for charity by participating in the Great North Run and the Bristol Half Marathon in September. The runners, from Newton Aycliffe-based shower manufacturer Roman, have raised the funds for a range of different charities including; Help for Heroes, NSPCC, Cancer Research UK, Marie...

Woodham Warriors American Football team from Woodham Academy flew out to Sicily to play at the Sigonella US Navy Base recently. This was the Warriors third game since September against American High School opposition. The Woodham students were able to take in the sights of Sicily before travelling to the US Navy base for their game...

Brodie Millichap picks out this week’s TV highlights… Five Picks Of The Week Rolf’s Animal Clinic: Tuesday 8pm, Channel 5.     First of a six-part series presented by Rolf Harris, who examines the work of the staff at the University of Liverpool’s School of Veterinary Science campus at Leahurst in Cheshire. The trainees learn...

By Ryan Gillham Durham saw themselves trying to play catch up throughout a lacklustre game against winless side Sheffield Sharks at the Sheffield Institute of Sport Arena. Head coach Elderkin and his team were looking to take maximum points on the road after a mixed start to the season but with new additions to the roster Mike Baldarelli...

Newton Aycliffe WMC 3, Winlaton Commercial 1 (after extra-time) FA Carlsberg Sunday Cup Round One By Paul McGeary at Moore Lane Park Jason Steele’s Sunday pub team won their historic All England Cup game at home to Winlaton Commercial. Newton Aycliffe Working Men’s Club, managed by the Boro and England Under-21 goalkeeper, booked...

A Newton Aycliffe man who broke into a Bishop Auckland bar and stole £44-worth of alcohol has received a curfew and 60 hours of unpaid work. Stephen David Harle, of Greathead Crescent, pleaded guilty to burglary at the Aycliffe’s magistrates court. As reported in the Northern Echo, the offence occurred at Bar Mondo on Fore Bondgate at...

By Martin Walker Newton Aycliffe bagged a brilliant precious point with a last-gasp equaliser at home to fourth-top Billingham Synthonia. Tom Hinchley (pictured) headed home a 92-minute point-winner with virtually the last action of the game. And the Newtonians were good for the point, as they just about shaded it at Moore Lane...