Newton Aycliffe captain Sean Tarling has made a passionate plea to the people of the town ahead of the club's huge game this evening. He says it's been an "emotional few days", but the club needs support "now more than ever". The Newtonians welcome relegation rivals Newcastle Benfield to Moore Lane Park tonight. After being dragged...

By Glen Robertson Newton Aycliffe face “arguably the biggest game in their history” on Thursday night, according to general manager Dan Lewis. The managing director of the Soccer Factory Ltd believes the clash with third-bottom Newcastle Benfield will have a massive affect on the club’s future, with the loser of the fixture facing...

Prospective candidates for council and parish elections have just a few days left to register their nomination. Nominations for elections in County Durham close at noon on Friday (5th April). Anyone wishing to stand as a candidate should contact Durham County Council electoral services by calling 03000 26 12 12 or emailing...

Brodie Millichap picks out this week's TV highlights... Five Picks Of The Week The Syndicate: Tuesday 9pm, BBC1. Off the back of her lottery win, Rose heads straight out to buy herself some new knees so she can continue with her dancing. However, all the publicity from the win has brought her some unwanted attention. Hillsborough –...

Police are appealing for information after damage was caused to a window in the Horndale area of the town. At about 9.30pm on Tuesday (26th March) unidentified people have entered an address in Stocks Green and thrown a segment of a brick at a ground floor door, striking the outer upper glass panel and causing same to smash. Anyone with...

Green-fingered residents are being urged to get composting as they clear out their gardens for spring. Compost bins are available through a Durham County Council-backed scheme for £16 plus a delivery charge. Anyone with a larger garden or who teams up with a friend of neighbour to buy a bin can also get a second half price until the end...

A Shildon man has been arrested after damage was caused to a vehicle in Newton Aycliffe. As reported by the Aycliffe Neighbourhood Police Team, the 27-year-old from Shildon was arrested in relation to criminal damage to motor vehicle in Washington Crescent on 24th March. He was given a fixed penalty notice.  ...

Dog owners in South West Durham can have their pets microchipped for free next weekend during a crackdown on neighbourhood nuisances. Durham County Council’s Civic Pride team is holding a responsible dog owner campaign as part of the Safe Durham Partnership’s Not in My Neighbourhood event in Coundon Grange and Eldon Lane. As well as...

By Martin Walker Phil Wilson this week made a passionate Westminster speech to support a campaign for a permanent memorial to the 'Aycliffe Angels'. MPs are planning a cross-party campaign to try to raise £100,000 for a tribute at the National Memorial Arboretum, in Staffordshire, to celebrate munitions workers during World War...

Aycliffe police would like to speak to two males in connection with a theft this week. At around 4.40pm yesterday (Monday 25th March) two males have entered Boozebuster on Dalton Way, Newton Aycliffe. One of them has had a hood pulled up over his head attempting to conceal his identity and whilst the second male has kept staff occupied...