Our panel of three football writers give their predictions on Newton Aycliffe’s game this weekend… Three points are awarded if our ‘experts’ pick the exact score, 1 point awarded if they get the result correct. All three experts went for a defeat to West last week, proving that they really do know nothing. Glen Robertson –...

By Glen Robertson Newton Aycliffe were beaten 1-0 by reigning FA Vase winners Dunston in a closely fought encounter at Moore Lane Park. In a game of few chances, it was always likely to be a case of ‘first goal wins’ and it proved to be the case as Chris Swailes’ 75th minute header gave the visitors all three points. But there...

By Martin Walker Newton Aycliffe captain Sean Tarling says using local players has helped the club kick-start what will hopefully be a memorable revival. Aycliffe had won just one game in 16 before an outstanding 2-1 win over rivals West Auckland on Saturday, when seven of Aycliffe’s starting line-up was made up of local...

By Martin Walker The star of an award-winning national advertising campaign will open a new supermarket in Newton Aycliffe. Jean Jones, who starred as the gin-loving tea lady in the popular Aldi advert, will open a new branch of the store on Greenwell Road in the town, at 8am tomorrow (Thursday). Mrs Jones, who recently moved to the...

‘Rule yourself in’ – that’s the message to people in County Durham considering becoming adoptive parents. Sometimes when people think about adoption they have a particular idea of what an adoptive family looks like - but Durham County Council doesn’t. All children are different and different types of family are needed to care...

Newton Aycliffe is said to be one of four locations with confirmed cases of the Ash dieback disease. Serious concerns have been raised for the region’s forests after the discovery of four confirmed cases. The fungal infection is threatening to wipe out Britain’s Ash population and has already caused a political storm over the...

A campaign that offers residents in County Durham the chance to win a cash prize for recycling has been extended. The North East Recycling Rewards Scheme, which encourages people to recycle their aerosols, glass jars and food and drink cartons, has received further funding from DEFRA. The initiative, run by Waste Aware North East in...

Colin McNeillie's gallery of action pictures from Newton Aycliffe's brilliant 2-1 win at home to West Auckland on Saturday is below. Aycliffe play Dunston at home on Wednesday night (7.30pm kick-off at Moore Lane Park). Newton Aycliffe 2, West Auckland 1: Match Report IT ‘FELT LIKE TITLE WIN’ SAYS AYCLIFFE SKIPPER ...

A new way of preserving and improving leisure and cultural opportunities in the county will be back for further discussion at Durham County Council’s Cabinet next week. Proposals outlining the possibility of a ‘not for profit’ charitable trust managing a mix of sport, leisure and cultural facilities were initially discussed in January...

By Martin Walker Newton Aycliffe’s captain says his side’s precious win at the weekend felt like winning the second division title all over again. The Newtonians beat nearby rivals West Auckland 2-1 with another spirited performance at Moore Lane Park. Skipper Sean Tarling says the relief and joy exploded into wild dressing room...