Careers education at Woodham Academy has been recognised as an example of outstanding practice by the Department for Education. Recent guidance on careers education issued to all secondary schools in the country includes a case study on Woodham Academy. In 2012-13, Woodham Academy piloted an apprenticeship awareness programme for...

A campaign launched earlier in the year to support unemployed young people has helped 336 youngsters onto the job ladder. Durham County Council’s Start Today campaign began in January offering access to opportunities; courses; training; jobs and apprenticeships to 16 to 19-year-olds from across the county. It was launched by the...

By Martin Walker Newton Aycliffe FC manager Allan Oliver has tonight taken over as the club's chairman - handing the managerial reins to star man Dan Mellanby. The decision - taken by Oliver at the weekend - was passed tonight by club officials, with Mellanby taking charge of first team affairs with immediate effect. Oliver takes over from...

Police are appealing for information after a bike was stolen. The Marrin bike, similar to the one pictured above, was stolen from a lockup outside the flats on Dixon Road in the town, between Sunday 4th and Monday 12th May. If anybody has any information regarding this can they please contact PC Ian Wilkinson on 101.  ...

Newton Aycliffe girl Chelsea Keedy is celebrating after being crowned the winner at a regional ceremony for the learndirect Inspiration Awards. Chelsea won the star apprentice award in the north region at a ceremony at The Palace Hotel in Manchester. The 20-year-old has excelled during her Business Administration Apprenticeship, helping...

By Martin Walker Newton Aycliffe manufacturer Ebac has launched an innovative website which will enable consumers to design their "dream" washing machines. Ebac, already producers of water coolers, dehumidifiers and fridge-freezers, is now the only UK-based manufacturer of washing machines. And the firm has launched a groundbreaking...

Police are appealing for information following damage to a vehicle in Newton Aycliffe. Thugs cut the fuel line on a green Vauxhall Astra in Rowen Place, some time between midnight and 9am on Sunday 11th May. Anyone with information is asked to call 101.  ...

A shed has been burnt to the ground by mindless yobs who set it alight in Newton Aycliffe. Police say thugs lit the shed ablaze in Osric Place at around 11.20pm on Saturday, 10th May, destroying it and its contents inside, as well as causing damage to nearby windows. Anyone who witnessed this incident or has any information is asked to...

Woodham Warriors started their 2014 British American Football season with a tough group of away fixtures in Burnley. Woodham, who have been beaten National finalists in each of the last four seasons, were looking to regain the magic that had taken them to Northern Conference champions and all the way to the British final in 2013. Playing...

Newtonians with bikes have another chance to get them marked by police during an event later this month. The Aycliffe Neighborhood Policing Team will be conducting another bike marking initiative on Saturday 24th May, from 10am until 1pm at Cycle Ways, Neville Parade. Cyclists are invited to go along with their bikes or scooters and get...