By Martin Walker Newton Aycliffe MP Phil Wilson is accusing the current Government of trying to stigmatise people on benefits – and reckons the Tories have got their welfare reform all wrong. The Government’s spring announcement to cut a further £10 billion from the national benefit bill – making a total of £28bn in savings –...

Newton Aycliffe FC are set to launch an exciting new e-bulletin to keep supporters up-to-speed with club news. The Newtonians want to send a weekly email to fans to include interesting articles and features on personalities from their club, as well as other important news and information. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP They say the email,...

By Martin Walker Aspiring young cricketers from Newton Aycliffe will form a guard of honour at Saturday’s One Day international between England and Australia at Emirates Durham ICG. The 13 youngsters, who play for Newton Aycliffe Cricket Club’s Under-11s team, were selected by England Cricket Board (ECB) sponsors NatWest to lead the...

The atrocious weather has put paid to an eagerly-awaited Fun Day in Newton Aycliffe this weekend. Newton Aycliffe FC’s summer extravaganza was due to take place at the club’s Moore Lane Park ground, at Aycliffe Sports Club, this Sunday. But after heavy rainfall in the last few days, and with Durham County Council issuing a severe...

By Martin Walker Woodham School in Newton Aycliffe has now officially earned Academy status. The school, full name Woodham Community Technology College, will switch to Woodham Academy from September 1 this year. Immediate obvious changes will include: ● A new logo ● New uniform – click here to see it ● A new name,...

By Glen Robertson Former Sunderland footballer Phil Brumwell believes the Black Cats’ pre-season friendly against Newton Aycliffe will be a “fantastic” occasion for the town. The Premier League side will face Allan Oliver’s men at Moore Lane Park on Friday 20th July, with kick-off 7.30pm. And the Newtonian Brumwell, who was on...

A multi-agency task force will continue to monitor water levels, rainfall and highways conditions extremely closely over the weekend, with vital support at community level by the voluntary sector. With further torrential downpours and more prolonged periods of heavy rain possible across the county during rush hour and into the evening,...

Students at Woodham will start the new school year in September in an exciting new school uniform. After months of consultation with students, parents, staff and governors the school has decided to change its uniform. The students have helped to choose a smart and professional grey suit jacket to be worn alongside a stylish green tie for...

Newton Aycliffe begin their second FA Cup campaign at home to Holker Old Boys in the extra preliminary round. Aycliffe will host the North-West Counties Division One side from Barrow-in-Furness on Saturday August 11 at Moore Lane Park. The winner of the tie will travel to face either Crook or Penrith in the preliminary qualifying...

Woodham Community College organised a free coach and admission trip to the Life Science Centre in Newcastle for parents and children from local primary schools. Families were able to enjoy a whole host of interactive attractions as well as special activities arranged by the Centre ranging from the fabulous Curiosity Zone which is 100%...