EXCLUSIVE: By Martin Walker Proposals for a multi-million-pound makeover of Woodham Golf Club were given the green light today. Councillors sitting on Durham County Council's planning committee voted unanimously to give provisional planning permission to the £32.1m development – which will secure jobs in Aycliffe and create...

By Martin Walker Police have confirmed a force helicopter hovered over Newton Aycliffe on Saturday night, looking for anti-social youths. A number of anti-social behaviour incidents were reported on Saturday evening near the Burn area of the town. A police helicopter was near the area at the time, and our local force said they asked...

Recycling will be even more convenient for hundreds of County Durham residents who are set to receive smaller bins. Durham County Council is currently delivering new recycling bins to homes across the county in preparation for the start of its new alternate weekly waste and recycling collection system. Most properties will receive a bin...

By Glen Robertson Newton Aycliffe will break into the top five of the Northern League first division if they extend their unbeaten league run at South Shields tonight. With no other member of the top six playing, Aycliffe can overtake FA Vase semi-finalists Dunston by avoiding defeat against the struggling Mariners. A victory would...

Community stalwarts will be recognised in a ceremony to celebrate Chairman’s Medal winners this month. Durham County Council’s Chairman’s Medal was initiated by former County councillor Edna Hunter. Councillor Hunter was the first woman to become Chairman of Durham County Council. She launched the medal in 2007 to encourage...

We have a gallery of action pictures from Newton Aycliffe's game at Sunderland RCA at the weekend, courtesy of the Northern Echo. Click here to view it  ...

The Town Tipster got it right again this weekend, as he correctly tipped up a fantastic 10/1 double to bring the town's bookies to their knees. After last week's tip on 9/2 winner Nacarat, the Town Tipster backed Aerial - ridden by Ruby Walsh - at 4/1 in the 3.10 at Newbury on Saturday. Closely followed by this, Town Tipster's football...

Darlington Building Society has honoured a member of staff who dedicates a substantial amount of her spare time, including holidays, to a project which supports young adults with learning and physical disabilities. Kelly Barker, a mortgage administrator, was named as Volunteer of the Year at the Society’s annual staff conference. The...

A national leader in asbestos removal and thermal insulation has opened a new branch in Newton Aycliffe. Shield Environmental Services, which has offices across the country, has opened the new site at Aycliffe Industrial Park, in County Durham. The firm specialises in asbestos removal, surveying, management and training as well as...