By Martin Walker An enthusiastic young car mechanic has used the demise of a 40-year-old company to start his own business. Time-served Ford technician Nathan Barber was one of more than 80 people who lost their jobs when stricken family firm Holiways went into administration in August. But instead of moping about, the 22-year-old...

By Glen Robertson Newton Aycliffe travel to Northern League heavyweights Whitley Bay this weekend, looking to build on two confidence-boosting performances. Two draws in the past week – both secured with stoppage-time equalisers – were the least Allan Oliver’s side deserved after putting in sterling displays against Billingham...

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. It was Glen and Martin's turn to grab the three points last week as Tom Hinchley's late goal secured them both a perfect...

A limited number of tickets are left for Friday night's comedy hypnosis night. Newton Aycliffe FC will welcome hypnotist Adam Night to the Sports Club on Friday (26th October). During two 45-minute sessions, Night will entertain guests by putting volunteers under his “spell” in what promises to be a hilarious evening of fun and...

By Martin Walker One of Hitachi Rail Europe’s key visitors to the region last week told Aycliffe Today they had no doubt about the quality of suppliers in the region. Jamie Foster, Hitachi’s procurement director, attended the popular Oktoberfest exhibition held at the Xcel Centre in Newton Aycliffe last week. And while he insists...

European Union funding will finance a joint project which will bring German flood experts to County Durham to share their knowledge and experience. Durham County Council and local emergency services are using the funding to support collaboration with Germany to share ideas on possible ways of working when responding to weather...

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service is asking the public to help them save lives this Guy Fawke’s night. Senior Community Safety Officer Andrew Allison said: “The Fire and Rescue Service receive an increase in calls during the period leading up to 5th November. “They are often to extinguish bonfires that have been...

Have you ever tasted Brazilian pasties? How about a Hungarian salad? No? Maybe some traditional home prepared Bakewell tart? Students at Woodham Academy in Years 7 and 8 were invited to a House Competition organised by the Modern Foreign Languages Department after school to show off their skills and flair in the kitchen by preparing any...

A recovering alcoholic, whose two-week-old daughter suffered a serious head injury, has admitted he should have sought medical help sooner. As reported in the Northern Echo, the man from Newton Aycliffe, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to child neglect at the town’s magistrates court yesterday (Tuesday 23rd October...

By Glen Robertson Sean Tarling scored a 91st-minute equaliser as Newton Aycliffe drew 2-2 away at Sunderland RCA. The skipper, in his first game wearing his new contact lenses, finally found the net for the first time in 66 games to rescue a point for the Royal Blues that was more than deserved. Allan Oliver’s side dominated the...