Neighbourhood Police Team Sergeant Mark Edwards continues his regular blog on Aycliffe Today… Hello everyone and welcome to the next edition of Aycliffe Blue. I would just like to take a moment to remind you all of what this blog’s about. Basically it’s intended to raise some awareness of who your local Neighbourhood Police Team...

Brodie Millichap picks out this week's TV highlights... Five Picks Of The Week Broadchurch (pictured): Monday 9pm, ITV1. With the detectives still no closer to discovering who murdered Danny, his parents take matters into their own hands as they seek to get more press coverage. Excellent crime thriller starring David Tennant and Olivia...

Tom Hinchley's early strike secured a vital victory for Newton Aycliffe at Billingham Synthonia as the Royal Blues moved five points clear of the drop zone. A stunning sixth-minute strike from the former Stockton Town midfielder was the only goal of the game as the Newtonians won at Central Avenue for the first time. It was Hinchley's...

Business Durham chief Stewart Watkins has praised “stunning” new media work that will help to bring a famous North-East heritage site back to life. Newton Aycliffe-based HPM Group has been commissioned to work on an extensive marketing strategy for the Grade I-listed Auckland Castle, in Bishop Auckland, home of the world-famous Zurburan...

By Martin Walker Ambitious plans to build a state-of-the-art indoor soccer arena in Newton Aycliffe have moved a step closer to reality. Details of the £1.5m facility, to be housed on Aycliffe Business Park, were first revealed mid-way through last year, following the granting of planning consent. There has been a delay in the...

A Shildon man has been jailed for stealing diesel from a vehicle in Newton Aycliffe. James Patton, 25, of Byerley Road, Shildon, was sentenced for six weeks behind bars for the theft of 100-150 litres of diesel from a vehicle in Aycliffe. Source: Aycliffe Neighbourhood Police Team  ...

By Martin Walker Around 40 companies gathered for the latest event organised by Aycliffe Business Park today. Firms from across the park attended a topical event organised by the steering group and Business Durham, at the Work Place conference centre. The latest event, which informed businesses how to engage more with education, was...

Police are appealing for information after a car was vandalised with paint in the town. Between 10pm on Monday and 6.30am on Tuesday this week, suspects have poured white gloss paint over the bonnet, roof and windows of a Kia Sedona motor vehicle parked in Hawes Place. Anyone with any information is asked to call 101, reference...

Glen Robertson previews Newton Aycliffe's trip to Billingham Synthonia this weekend... Newton Aycliffe’s battle for survival continues this weekend as the Royal Blues travel to face Billingham Synthonia. Synthonia’s cross-town rivals and third bottom Billingham Town are now just two points behind the Newtonians in the Northern League...

Our panel of three Aycliffe ‘experts’ give their predictions for this weekend’s game… One point is award for the correct result (win, lose or draw), and three points are awarded for the correct scoreline. Another wash-out last weekend leaves Glen with a four-point lead. Scores on the Doors: Glen Robertson – 16 Paul McGeary...