By Martin Walker Newton Aycliffe police chief Mark Edwards has told Aycliffe Today he feels like banging his head against a wall when it comes to lackadaisical householders on the town. In his blog on Aycliffe Today, Aycliffe's Neighbourhood Police Team Sergeant says residents are making it too easy for opportunistic burglars to...

Two thieves rammed into vehicles before making off from the scene in a dramatic car crash incident in Newton Aycliffe. As reported on Aycliffe Today on Sunday, a silver Toyota Yaris was taken from the Merlin Court area of the town on Friday morning. The car collided with others in the King's Drive area (yellow estate) before two suspects...

A team from Newton Aycliffe manufacturer Ebac had to have their own dehumidifiers on hand after a Sunday soaking! Ten brave workers from the Aycliffe factory competed alongside around 1,000 other fundraisers in the Stockton River Rat Race at the weekend. The five women and five men from Ebac, Europe's leading manufacturer of bottled...

Newton Aycliffe Neighbourhood Police Team Sergeant Mark Edwards brings us his latest blog on Aycliffe Today... Change – it’s inevitable. In a matter of fact sort of way, everything changes. Policing and change go hand in hand. As criminals adapt, crime types evolve, so too must our approach to tackling issues. So why this talk...

By Paul McGeary Newton Aycliffe boss Adrian Webster has reacted to his side's alarming start to the season by signing former Hartlepool United starlet Zak Boagey. The 20-year-old striker has been without a club since his departure from Victoria Park in the summer, and after a recent trial with Whitby Town – where he spent time on loan...

Police are appealing for information after a car was stolen in Newton Aycliffe. In the early hours of Friday morning, a silver Toyota Yaris was stolen from Merlin Court - the new housing development near the Turbinia pub. There was also a theft from another vehicle. If you have any information in relation to these crimes please contact...

Match Preview – Monday 25th August, 2014 NEWTON AYCLIFFE vs BISHOP AUCKLAND The AuxAudio.co.uk Stadium at Moore Lane Park. 1pm kick off. By Paul McGeary Newton Aycliffe welcome Bishop Auckland to the Aux Audio Stadium at Moore Lane Park for a Bank Holiday derby clash which sees the clubs sharing contrasting fortunes. While...

Newton Aycliffe police have released a CCTV image of a man suspected of stealing from Poundstretcher in the town centre. A theft happened at around 11.40am on Friday and officers are appealing for information. A suspect, pictured above, was wearing a blue hoody, blue jeans and trainers and was riding a bike. If you can identify this...

Consett 4, Newton Aycliffe 4 By Paul McGeary Newton Aycliffe crumbled to another heavy defeat – their third in the space of seven days – as Consett ran out comfortable 4-0 victors at Belle View. Kenny Lindoe’s side were streets ahead of their opponents, with front pair Michael Mackay and Luke Sullivan a constant menace. By...

By Martin Walker A Newton Aycliffe councillor has committed to trekking the whole 300 miles of the Jarrow-Westminster People's March. Neil Collinson, a former NHS worker and Labour councillor for Great Aycliffe Town Council, has joined Aycliffe activist Craig Farlow on the march which is getting national headlines. A group of mothers...