By Martin Walker The headteacher at Vane Road School has been suspended pending the result of an internal inquiry, Aycliffe Today has been told. Durham Council has issued a statement, saying they’re working with the school to make sure “robust leadership arrangements are in place for the autumn term”. On a completely separate...

By Martin Walker Aycliffe boss Allan Oliver was naturally delighted to see his side get off the mark – but says his post-match feelings were more of relief. The Newtonians produced their best footballing performance of the season by far to chalk up their first win of the season at home to Marske United on Saturday. The victory lifts...

Newton Aycliffe 1, Marske United 0 By Martin Walker Dan Mellanby thrilled Newton Aycliffe’s suffering fans for the first time this season with a magical second-half display against Marske United. Even though the Newtonians were already leading 1-0 by the time of his 66th-minute introduction, thanks to Paul Broom’s winning goal 10...

September 4th 2012 was a day that many Aycliffe youngsters will never forget – their first day at secondary school. Some arrived as early as 8am, too excited to wait any longer. Many admitted to having got up especially early to make sure that they were ready. All looked wonderful in smart new uniforms with shiny shoes and brand new...

By Martin Walker Newton Aycliffe’s Cricket team hope to win their first cup in three years this weekend. Aycliffe’s first XI go to Alborough St John to play Darlington side Barton in the re-arranged Fenwick Cup Final on Sunday (3pm), which is a Twenty/20 match. After a bye in the first round, Aycliffe beat Spennymoor in the...

By Martin Walker A passionate football fan has thrown the gauntlet down to local companies to get behind his struggling club. Super Fan Mick Thompson is pumping £2,000 of his own cash into Aycliffe’s coffers for the 2012-13 season – and now he’s urging companies to follow suit. The proud Newtonian, who works as a safety...

By Martin Walker An MP who has campaigned against a proposed 24-turbine wind farm has applauded a decision to reject a bid to build two temporary masts. E.ON had hoped the 80-metre wind-testing masts would determine whether the site, near Newton Aycliffe, is suitable for The Isles – a controversial wind farm proposal currently under...

By Martin Walker Newton Aycliffe have added experienced former professional player Andy Toman to their coaching staff. The 50-year-old ex-Darlington and Hartlepool midfielder has been brought in to help out, after previous coach Brian Atkinson was never replaced. Toman, from Northallerton, played well over 200 Football League games...

By Martin Walker Two teenage boys who have been missing for almost four days have been found safe and well. Cousins Kieran and Thomas Miller were last seen at their Aycliffe homes on Sunday night but were discovered missing on Monday morning. Police officers were working “around the clock” to find them, while Aycliffe residents...

By Glen Robertson Gary Farley says Newton Aycliffe’s season could start this weekend, with the visit of Marske United. The Newtonians have endured an atrocious start to the 2012-13 campaign, losing all of their opening six league games following Tuesday’s 5-2 defeat at Durham City. But with players returning from injury, and a...