By Martin Walker A group of young people are undergoing an intensive training programme aimed at tackling anti-social driving problems in Newton Aycliffe. The volunteer learners, aged between 14 and 25, are taking part in an intensive 10-week project at Aycliffe Youth Centre, to improve their perception of dangerous driving. The...

A Newton Aycliffe-based renewable energy company has won national acclaim for its pioneering work on a landmark environmental project in the North East. Revolution Power has landed the prestigious Renewable Project of the Year title at the H&V News awards in London. The award is in recognition of its work on the Newbiggin Maritime...

Police investigating the double-shooting near a County Durham golf course believe a man may have killed his ill mother before committing suicide. Murder-suicide is said to be one of the lines of inquiry being pursued by Durham Police following the discovery of two bodies in a car on Saturday morning. As reported by the Northern Echo...

Small companies local to the Newton Aycliffe area are being given the chance to boost their businesses while at the same time helping out a young person’s job prospects. Daniel Cole, 17, from Newton Aycliffe, is one of the lucky teenagers to take up an apprenticeship with Finley Structures, a fabrication company in the town. Great...

Brodie Millichap picks out this week's TV highlights... Foxes Live Wild In The City: Monday 8pm, Channel 4. Are foxes a misunderstood creature, or are they really a threat to us humans? Mark Evans and Anita Rani explore that exact question as they produce this insightful report which uses tracking technology to follow the foxes. See for...

Remeber this? Saturday 2nd April, 2011 - Newton Aycliffe are crowned champions of the Northern League second division after a fantastic campaign. Goals by strikers Elliot Gardner and Warren Byrne earn a point for Allan Oliver's side, as the Newtonians only manage a 2-2 draw with Chester-le-Street at Moore Lane Park. But results...

The Woodham Ward of the Police and Communities Together (PACT) is due to meet on Monday night. If you have any issues affecting your quality of life and want to discuss it with your Neighbourhood Policing Team then get involved in your local PACT meeting. This is an informal discussion with the police and local partners to resolve the...

By Martin Walker Gary Farley has revealed he’s willing to give up his role as Aycliffe’s chairman to concentrate on his football duties at the club. Farley, who is also Aycliffe’s assistant manager, says he is keen to step aside for a new chairman as part of a major recruitment campaign. Aycliffe are currently looking to add...

By Martin Walker A man and a woman found dead in a car in County Durham are believed to be related, Durham Police have said. The bodies were found with “serious gunshot wounds” near Crook Golf Course. A post-mortem examination carried out on Sunday confirmed they died from gunshot wounds. The pair are believed to be a man in...

By Martin Walker Craig Liddle admits it’s an uncertain time for Darlington, and everyone connected to the club. The Quakers won their first game since 17th December on Saturday, stuffing bottom club Kettering Town 3-1 at the Northern Echo Arena, on the final day of a forgetful season. The result couldn’t stop Darlo’s drop to the...