Newtonians are being advised to be alert about a number of counterfeit £20 notes in circulation. Durham Police initially thought the fake notes were just being circulated in the Darlington area, but it’s now likely that this is a forcewide issue. Neighbourhood Inspector Mick Button said: “We need people to be alert about these...

Middlesbrough goalkeeper and proud Newtonian Jason Steele continues his regular blog on Aycliffe Today… I enjoyed the fantastic honour of training with the England senior team last week and I can’t tell you how proud I was. I was training with England Under-21 ahead of our game with Sweden when the goalkeeper coach Dave Watson told...

Newton Aycliffe's very own 'Grand National' will be held in the town later this year! Newton Aycliffe Rugby Club are organising a Race Night at Aycliffe Sports Club from 7pm on Saturday 6th April - the same day as the 2013 John Smith's Grand National at Aintree. Tickets are priced £3 each, or £5 on the door. For ticket information...

By Martin Walker Newton Aycliffe Police want to speak to this man in relation to a theft at the British Legion. A quantity of cash was stolen from the Legion in the town centre at around 10.10am on Monday (11th February). If you recognise the male pictured in the above CCTV footage, please contact 101 and ask to speak to PC 341 Simon...

More than 200 energetic children from seven Newton Aycliffe primary schools took part in Woodham Academy’s Year 2 Multi Sports Festival. The 207 children were able to sample a variety of sports, showing off skills and demonstrating their fantastic sporting ability. The festival was organised by Education Enterprise Legacy and saw...

By Martin Walker Mystery surrounds the outcome of disciplinary action taken against the head teacher of a Newton Aycliffe School. Vane Road head David Craig was suspended in September last year pending the result of an internal enquiry. At the same time, and on a “completely separate matter”, Durham Council also confirmed the...

Glen Robertson previews Aycliffe’s trip to Dunston on Saturday… Newton Aycliffe are aiming to bounce back from a first loss of 2013 by inflicting a first-ever defeat on Dunston. In fact, the Newtonians have yet to score past the reigning FA Vase winners. In three meetings, the Royal Blues have scored none and conceded two, with only...

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. All three punters failed last week, as Celtic Nation inflicted a 2-1 defeat upon their hosts! Scores on the Doors: Glen...

Hundreds of Newton Aycliffe OAPs are due to get their new bus passes in the post! Around 80,000 people in County Durham will shortly receive their new concessionary passes from Durham County Council. Passes which were issued when the scheme was first launched five years ago are about to expire and the new passes will entitle people to...

Growing interest in apprenticeships could help spur on the growth of the region’s manufacturing sector, according to a North-East training provider. Newton Aycliffe-based manufacturing and engineering training company S.W. Durham Training (SWDT) says that a surge in interest in – and sign up to – apprenticeships could help grow the...