Newton Aycliffe FC are offering FREE admission to children for their crunch Northern League clash with Billingham Synthonia this weekend. The Newtonians will entertain “Synners” at Moore Lane Park next Saturday (20th October), kick-off 3pm. And Aycliffe have launched the “kids go free” initiative to encourage more Under-12s to go...

By Martin Walker Two Newton Aycliffe schools were recognised for their ‘global education ethos’ at an awards ceremony last week. Greenfield Community College and Aycliffe Village Primary School were two from 57 schools across the North-East who picked up the gongs at Tyneside Cinema in Newcastle. The British Council’s...

Newton Aycliffe will do battle with some familiar faces on Saturday as the Royal Blues welcome second division side Esh Winning in the FA Vase. Former Newtonians Dan Mitton, Craig Mickle, Andrew Spence and Lewis Wing are all part of the Esh side that will attempt to knock Allan Oliver’s men out of the famous competition. Mitton made 69...

Our panel of three football writers give their predictions on Newton Aycliffe’s game this weekend… Three points are awarded if our ‘experts’ pick the exact score, 1 point awarded if they get the result correct. Martin’s loyalty betrayed him last week, predicting a draw, as the prophets of doom Paul and Glen correctly tipped...

The Big Club is playing host to another great charity Sportsman’s Evening next month. Former Rangers and Scotland goalkeeper Andy Goram will join ex-BDO World Darts champion Andy “the Viking” Fordham in the star-studded do on Friday 2nd November. Tickets cost just £20 each, with the cash going to Leukaemia and Lymphoma and “Just...

The amount of material collected for recycling in County Durham has increased by 34% since the introduction of a new collection system. Durham County Council began alternate weekly collections of waste and recycling earlier this year, and early indications show the amount being recycled has already increased significantly. The new...

Football training sessions are being held at Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre during the autumn. The sessions, organised by Durham County Council, include ‘On the Ball’ junior football coaching for 5-to-11-year-olds every Monday (4.30-5.30pm). The courses, which cost £2.50, are aimed at helping youngsters – including the most...

By Glen Robertson Newton Aycliffe lost narrowly to a Michael Mackay inspired Consett under the floodlights at Moore Lane Park. In a closely fought game, defences were well on top but it was the former Hartlepool United striker who proved to be the difference, clinically taking two chances in the last 15 minutes to secure victory for his...

By Martin Walker Bogey-man Michael Mackay scored twice for Consett as Newton Aycliffe crashed to their 11th defeat of the season tonight. The former Hartlepool United forward, previously targeted twice by Aycliffe boss Allan Oliver, punished the Newtonians with two second-half goals at Moore Lane Park. It was another cruel blow for...

Newton Aycliffe-based Ebac is launching two innovative new programmes to boost apprenticeships in County Durham. The company, which produces watercoolers, dehumidifiers and air coolers, is taking on apprentices in a programme which will provide a wider education on how businesses work. It is also working with fellow Aycliffe company...