Controversial plans for a new Super Airport for the North-East have been revealed. Just as the Government considers the future of the UK’s aviation policy, a radical bid to replace the region’s two airports with one near Peterlee have been unveiled. As reported in today’s Northern Echo, the ambitious proposal would see Newcastle...

Newton Aycliffe Cricket Club are holding a Clothing & Quiz Night at Aycliffe Sports Club from 7pm on Friday (9th November). Peter Lorimers Sports will be in attendance with samples of Newton Aycliffe Cricket Club branded clothing including shirts, trousers, polo shirts and hoodies. They will also be showcasing other clothing items...

A court has heard how a group of men who worked at Aclet Electronics in Newton Aycliffe conspired to rob the company by planning a burglary. As reported in The Northern Echo, police arrived at Aclet Electronics, on Aycliffe Business Park, as the break-in was in progress, on the evening of 21st December, 2011. Durham Crown Court heard...

By Ryan Gillham Durham Wildcats completed a dramatic comeback to secure their third victory of the season with a 69-64 victory over Manchester Giants at Durham University’s Queen’s Campus in Stockton-On-Tees. The Wildcats, on the back of last week’s dominant win against basement side Mersey Tigers, trailed by 16 points at one stage...

The Fire and Rescue Service is asking for people not to be complacent to think about their safety if they have a coal or wood burning fire in their home. On Bonfire Night (today), County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service issued a statement to advise Aycliffe residents. Protection and Prevention Manager Steve Chicken said:...

Brodie Millichap picks out this week’s TV highlights… Five Picks Of The Week MasterChef: The Professionals: Monday 8.30pm, BBC2. Return of the culinary challenge sees 10 wannabe Michelin-star standard chefs compete for the title. The chefs will be put through their paces with a wide variety of tasks. Monroe: Monday 9pm, ITV1. In...

By Martin Walker Mark Wood has returned to the Newton Aycliffe set-up recently like a Phoenix from the Flames to help bring about an upturn in morale. Wood, the older brother of Ben Wood who starred in Aycliffe’s 2010-11 promotion-winning campaign, actually played a huge part in the club’s meteoric rise through the leagues before...

By Martin Walker Two local DJs have pulled off a massive coup by attracting world-renowned producer Darius Syrossian to the town. The London-based House Music master will feature in the opening evening for Sum-Thing Fresh, a series of live music events planned for Newton Aycliffe. Local DJs Matty Mardula and Mark Heron are planning a...

By Martin Walker Newton Aycliffe Youth Centre is looking for new Trustees to help continue the excellent service it delivers for local youngsters. Next week is a designated Trustees’ Week, with an open day being held next Tuesday (6th November) when members of the public are invited to pop in for a chat to find out...

By Dan Lewis Newton Aycliffe produced their result of the season with a fine victory at home to local rivals West Auckland to climb off the bottom of the league. Allan Oliver's side chalked up only their second win of the campaign with another gutsy display to disappoint the one-time World Cup winners at Moore Lane Park. The Newtonians...