By Martin Walker Newton Aycliffe FC have pulled off a shock coup by appointing former West Auckland boss Peter Dixon as their new manger. The 46-year-old takes over the reins at the Aux Audio Stadium with immediate effect after today's derby defeat at home to Shildon. His first game in charge will be at home to Penrith on Wednesday...

By Martin Walker Newton Aycliffe chairman Allan Oliver says the opportunity to bring well-known Northern League manager Peter Dixon to the club was a "no brainer". The Newtonians tonight officially confirmed the appointment of the former West Auckland boss as their new manager after their game against Shildon. His first game in charge...

Gateshead-born Peter Dixon started his managerial career with Crook Town and after rebuilding the club left a possible second division challenge to join West Auckland in December 2009. He was tasked with the "impossible" job of keeping West in the top flight, but he completed a remarkable escape before finishing 16th in the table. In the...

By Martin Walker A fledgling sports group in Newton Aycliffe has already achieved a string of achievements just seven months after starting out. Aycliffe Velo - the town's only cycling club - now has more than 70 members after reforming in March this year. And after already being nominated for Club of the Year in Sport Durham's...

COMMENT: Great Aycliffe Town Council is taking the Neighbourhood Plan to the people of Newton Aycliffe with "zeal", as Aycliffe Today editor Martin Walker writes... Councils and politicians are often accused of being insular; incapable of tuning into the thoughts of the general public. Out-of-touch, grey suits sitting in council...

By Martin Walker The decision to bring back the Aycliffe fireworks display for the town's residents only has been a hugely popular one among Aycliffe Today visitors. And Great Aycliffe Town councillors across the board are also relishing the return of the gunpowder extravaganza on 5th November. AYCLIFFE FIREWORKS DISPLAY BACK ON –...

A £100 cash prize is being offered to people who fill in the Great Aycliffe Neighbourhood Plan survey. And here's how you can complete the process in less than 20 minutes! Great Aycliffe Town Council is offering three top prizes - £100, £50 and £25 - in a prize draw, with those who fill in the forms going into the hat. Click here...

Match Preview – Saturday 4th October 2014 NEWTON AYCLIFFE vs SHILDON AFC The AuxAudio.co.uk Stadium. 3pm. By Paul McGeary Newton Aycliffe go into this local derby in search of a much-needed victory after two successive defeats have once again dragged them back towards the relegation places. Standing in their way are local rivals...

Dummy hand after illegal fireworks test (above) The illegal fireworks, which are labelled ‘Black Cat’ – a legal brand, are actually believed to be counterfeit and have been banned since 1997. Trading Standards officers at Durham County Council and police were tipped off about the batch after some residents in the county complained...

By Martin Walker A £40,000 Multi Use Games Area at Horndale Park in the town was officially opened on Thursday. The Mayor of Great Aycliffe Town Council, Cllr Wendy Hillary, joined the Horndale Residents Association as well as representatives from Newton Aycliffe Football Club and Durham Wildcats to mark the opening. SEE OUR PICTURE...