Aycliffe Today writer Zoe Skerrett continues her weekly review of the TV talent contest... Both Mel B and Cheryl began this week each with one act left, Louis had two and Simon still had a full house of four. But would be next to lose one? The theme of this week was Big Band – something I’m not the biggest fan of so I wasn’t sure...

By Martin Walker A once thriving industrial factory is back on the up after being stood derelict for six years. The former Presswork Metals factory, along Durham Way South on Aycliffe Business Park, has been closed since 2008. Now plans are in place to convert the building into a new leisure facility, with rock climbing being the main...

Saturday pub footy team FC Turbinia have sailed to the top of the Crook and District League after a rip-roaring start to the new season. Despite losing their first game, the Turbinia have gone on to win seven games in a row and go top by four clear points. After finishing in the bottom half of the table last season, the team has come a...

Police are appealing for information after a handbag was snatched in Aycliffe nightspot DL5. The ladies clutch handbag, which has jewels on its front, was stolen from the pub some time last Saturday evening or Sunday morning while the public house was open for business. The bag contained a mobile phone and personal documents. If...

Colour your Life free creative and learning courses are now underway at the Pioneering Care Centre in Newton Aycliffe. PCP use professional, experienced tutors who deliver artistic and informal learning activities whilst providing opportunities for friendship in a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment. Beat the Winter Blues started...

Woodham Academy students prove that raising money for charity is a piece of cake! Year 7 learners from Woodham Academy raised £383.45 for Macmillan Cancer Support by organising a giant bake-sale at their school. This amount beat all previous records and is, by any standards, a lot of dough. Not only did youngsters bake, beat, blend,...

It seems everyone has heard about or been to visit Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red at the Tower of London but now Newton Aycliffe has its own, albeit smaller version of the hugely successful poppy installation. The ceramic poppies in London were created by ceramic artist Paul Cummings, with setting by stage designer Tom Piper. In total...

We're planning to publish a special Christmas edition of our community magazine, Aycliffe Today People. We'll also be printing and distributing 15,000 copies throughout Newton Aycliffe and surrounding areas, tripling the usual circulation of the popular magazine. The 32-page special Christmas issue will include a review of 2014,...

Businesses interested in working in the £11 billion space industry will gather for a unique space summit to be held in Newton Aycliffe next week. The inaugural Space Conference and Trade show is due to be staged at Aycliffe Business Park's Xcel Centre next Wednesday (19th November), with at least 230 delegates expected. The conference,...

By Martin Walker Durham's Police and Crime Commissioner Ron Hogg has set up the first ever external Rape Scrutiny Panel in County Durham and Darlington. The panel is a key priority in the regional Police and Crime Commissioners’ Violence against Women and Girls Strategy. It aims to provide independent oversight of rape...