The filling station manager accused of thieving nearly £85,000 from the Blue Bell garage has been found guilty. As reported in today’s Northern Echo, Avril Henderson was yesterday found guilty at Durham Crown Court of helping herself to the cash over a five-year period. But the 63-year-old, of Brockwell Close in the town, has been...

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Are you looking for something to do during the Easter holidays? There’s loads of activities going on in Newton Aycliffe today – from free face-painting to a football festival for eight to 14-year-olds. Here’s what’s going on today, with full contact details… Mini Activity Session Where: Oak Leaf Sports Complex When:...

By Martin Walker Aycliffe manager Allan Oliver looks ahead to his side’s Easter Saturday game at home to Guisborough Town. The Newtonians boss talks to Aycliffe Today about Whitley Bay’s cruel 97th-minute winning goal last Saturday, condemning Aycliffe to a fifth successive defeat. But Oliver is upbeat after a much-improved...

North-East business boss John Elliott MBE is launching a campaign – called Stop Gap – to convince political leaders to put greater emphasis on manufacturing the goods we consume in the UK and overseas. John, chairman of Newton Aycliffe-based Ebac, believes the UK trade deficit – the difference between what we buy and what we sell –...

By Martin Walker Police are advising Newtonians to be alert after a member of the public received a phone call from men claiming to be from Durham Constabulary. A person in the Shildon area, near Newton Aycliffe, received a number of calls from people with London and Birmingham accents, claiming to be from the Careless Driving...

By Martin Walker The major roads affected by the adverse weather earlier today have now re-opened. Weather caused mayhem on some of the region’s roads overnight as police advised all motorists to take care. Nothing serious was reported in Newton Aycliffe. The East and West-bound carriageways of the A66 were closed due to heavy...

A Newton Aycliffe woman denies helping herself to thousands of pounds from the old Blue Bell garage. Avril Henderson, of Brockwell Close, is on trial at Durham Crown Court for allegedly taking nearly £85,000 over a five-year period. When interviewed by police about the missing cash, the 63-year-old could offer no explanation as to what...

By Martin Walker Weather has caused mayhem on some of the region’s roads – and police are advising all motorists to take care. Thankfully nothing serious has been reported in Newton Aycliffe up to 9am Wednesday morning. But the East and West-bound carriageways of the A66 remain closed due to heavy snow, with police advising...

Fancy teeing-off a new hobby? Durham County Council is offering six-week starter courses for adults who want to get into golf. Sessions are run by professional coaches and all is equipment is provided. Victoria Lee, Durham County Council adult healthy lifestyle coordinator, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for those who are...