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 However, due to outdated conceptions of energy efficient bulbs, many people are missing out on making sustainable savings on...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...

An army of Romans are getting on their bikes to do their bit for the environment. Shower manufacturers Roman, on Aycliffe Business Park, has seen a surge of its workforce cycling to work in recent months. The firm says about 15 per cent of staff are using their bikes to get to work - more than the national average, with about 10 per cent...

Aycliffe Neighbourhood Police Team Sergeant Mark Edwards continues his regular blog on Aycliffe Today... Hello all, The team has been at full capacity of late following the arrival of PCSO Nicola Shaw to the team and the return from long term absence of PC Tracy Henderson and PCSO Amy Jorgeson – and of course, not forgetting PC Mike...