Police are appealing for information after a number of children's sports items were stolen. At about 3.30pm on Wednesday August 14, several items have been taken from Woodham Burn play area. They included a blue JD scooter, a white sondico football, four tennis balls, one yellow and one blue tennis racquets. If anyone has seen these...

By Martin Walker Newton Aycliffe's cricket team edged closer to promotion after they got back to winning ways at the weekend. The club's first team beat Wolviston's second team with a nine-wicket victory at the Sports Club on Saturday. And a double-bill of home games this Bank Holiday weekend could see Aycliffe all-but clinch...

Colin McNeillie's gallery of action pictures from Newton Aycliffe's FA Cup win at neighbours Darlington RA at the weekend.    ...

By Dan Lewis The dream is alive and kicking! After three years of trying, at last Newton Aycliffe FC have a win in the FA Cup, sponsored by Budweiser. Brinkburn Road in Darlington was the location for the momentous occasion, and it will retain a special place in the hearts of all Aycliffe supporters. Sitting top of the Northern...

Designs by a talented Newton Aycliffe student have caught the eye of ceramic suppliers to royalty. Cleveland College of Art & Design mature student Sharron Bates, from the town, may get the opportunity to serve up her creative talents before members of the royal household or even world leaders after her work was snapped up by American...

Dan Lewis reviews a stunning opening to the 2013-14 season for Northern League side Newton Aycliffe… So just 5 days into the EBAC Northern League season, and with a number of key players missing due to holidays and suspension, Aycliffe would have maybe looked at the opening week of the season with a sense of nervous anticipation. The...

The average UK homeowner could save as much as 90% on the cost of powering lighting in their property by switching to the most energy efficient light bulbs, according to research by Newton Aycliffe firm Big Energy. However, due to outdated conceptions of energy efficient bulbs, many people are missing out on making sustainable savings on...

By Martin Walker Newton Aycliffe’s cricket team remain top of the league despite losing their first game in nine at the weekend. Aycliffe’s first team were beaten by 95 runs against Saltburn’s second XI, who are currently 14 points behind Aycliffe in the NYSD League third division with just six games to go. Saltburn were 159 for...

A bank holiday weekend of free activities and entertainment for the whole family is planned for this year’s Great Aycliffe Show. This year’s event, organised by Great Aycliffe Town Council, will be held on the showfield at the Oakleaf Sports Complex on Saturday and Sunday August 24 and 25. The popular show will feature an exciting...

An Apprenticeship ‘Pop Up Shop’ is being made available for students after two key results days over the next week. The National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) is organising the two days in Newton Aycliffe – the day after GCSE and A-level results. It's an opportunity for young people to get advice and guidance on local Apprenticeship...