More than £70,000 has been spent on giving a row of Newton Aycliffe shops a makeover. Funding from GAMP - to the tune of £30,000 - has been used to enhance Neville Parade, which was built in the 1950s and in much need of regeneration and improvements. Supported by the Area Action Partnership, the scheme included increasing the number...

By Martin Walker Newton Aycliffe suffered a disappointing 4-1 defeat at home to Hebburn Town on Wednesday night. On the back of their Northern League opening day loss at Marske United on Saturday, the Newtonians were stuffed by the South Tyneside club at Moore Lane Park. The setback marks a worrying start to the 2012-13 season for...

By Martin Walker Newton Aycliffe boss Allan Oliver insists there’s no need to panic just yet, after his side lost their opening game of the season on Saturday. The Newtonians were beaten 1-0 at Marske United at the weekend, thanks to a 75th-minute strike by ex-Boro winger Nathan Porritt. The result rubbed salt into the wounds for...

Newton Aycliffe residents are being invited to comment on proposals that will help to shape development in the Durham county over the next 15 to 20 years. The County Durham Plan preferred options set out key proposals including the future housing, employment and retail development needed across County Durham to ensure a sustainable future...

This year’s Great Aycliffe Show takes place this weekend and will feature a wide range of showfield entertainment, in addition to live performances in the Playhouse Marquee and Arena. Organised by Great Aycliffe Town Council, entry to the show, held on Saturday and Sunday (25th and 26th August) on the Showfield on School Aycliffe Lane,...

Talented gymnasts will enjoy first-class coaching at Woodham Sports Academy, part of Woodham Academy, which opens its doors to students next month. Woodham Sports Academy offers high-quality coaching opportunities in a range of sports, including football, dance, cricket, swimming, basketball, table tennis, softball and American...

By Paul McGeary Only 50 tickets are remaining for a special evening with ex-Arsenal and Middlesbrough star Ray Parlour coming up in four weeks. Former Gunners, Boro and England midfielder Parlour is set to star at a fundraising event at Aycliffe Workingmen’s Club on Friday 14th September for a supper organised by the football...

A buddy scheme is set to help local people have more control over community buildings and ensure they are accessible and thriving for people now and in the future. A project to transfer control of these buildings to local people and groups is regarded as one of the biggest and most ambitious asset transfer projects in the country. By...

Work is underway at Woodham Community Technology College to build a brand new Multimedia suite in time for the opening of Woodham Academy in September. The new £20,000 computer room will house a number of Apple Mac computers which students will utilise for music, video and graphic production. The room will also contain a separate...

Brodie Millichap picks out this week's TV highlights... Five Picks Of The Week Ruth Rendell’s Thirteen Steps Down: Monday 9pm, ITV1. The thrilling two-part psychological drama starring Luke Treadaway meets a dramatic conclusion this week as Mix spirals into insanity, as he continues to obsess over model Nerissa. He commits two heinous...