Woodham Academy student Dylan Lewis has had a fantastic month on and off the football pitch. During November he was selected to be part of the Newcastle United U12 squad that went over to play in the annual Premier League Christmas Truce International tournament, in Ypres, Belgium. This was a fantastic achievement for Dylan, as he was...

A multi-agency group set up to help people deal with welfare reform is holding a special Christmas Day of Action later this month. Is December proving to be a tough month financially? Are you unsure who to turn to for support? The Welfare Champions are planning a Day of Action at Newton Aycliffe Youth Centre on Tuesday 16th December,...

By Martin Walker The University of Sunderland has created a new scheme designed specifically to offer firms on Aycliffe Business Park a free graduate scheme. The Uni's Business Development Manager, Mark Donnelly, outlined details of the programme, dubbed Development in Newton Aycliffe (DNA), at Aycliffe Business Park's latest news and...

The number of County Durham residents signed-up to the extended garden waste collection scheme has already topped the 15,000 mark. Cabinet member for neighbourhoods and local partnerships, Cllr Brian Stephens, said: "These are early days but the initial feedback is hugely supportive. There is still plenty of time for others to subscribe and...

Staff at electrical products firm Ebac are raising money for Save the Children as they launch an online Advent Calendar of offers and discounts. Customers at www.ebac.com/shop could also win prizes including a Norfrost chest freezer, one of the first off the production line after the company’s recent launch of the Norfrost by Ebac...

A new business to the region is aiming to change perceptions around insolvency and to help the economy prosper as a result. Business recovery specialist Wilson Field opened its Aycliffe office in the summer. JONATHAN WARD finds out more... Ever since the earliest days of trading, profit and success have gone hand in hand with bad debt and...

Durham Police and Crime Commissioner Ron Hogg has gathered support for reform and increased the pressure on the Government to review UK drug policy. At a drugs symposium hosted by Mr Hogg in Durham, professionals from across the country debated the future of drugs policy. Mr Hogg has previously voiced his concerns that the existing...

Newton Aycliffe Cricket Club have become only the second club in NYSD history to win the prestigious Gold Club of the Year two years in a row. What makes the achievement more amazing is that the club only joined the North Yorkshire and South Durham League in 2013. Newton Aycliffe also scored a new record 913 points only dropping 14...

Newton Aycliffe police are appealing for information after a child's bike was stolen. Officers say the black BMX was taken from the rear garden of a property in Lightfoot Road, near the town centre, overnight (Tuesday-Wednesday). Anyone who knows where the bike might be, or has any information, is asked to cal the police on 101, or...

By Martin Walker An occupational health business is working with Newton Aycliffe-based Compound Photonics to help maintain a healthy workforce. Teesside-based Liz Short and Jane Wright formed Business Health Partners two years ago, offering a wide range of health services to companies and their employees. The pair have extensive...