By Martin Walker Aycliffe manager Allan Oliver looks ahead to his side’s Easter Saturday game at home to Guisborough Town. The Newtonians boss talks to Aycliffe Today about Whitley Bay’s cruel 97th-minute winning goal last Saturday, condemning Aycliffe to a fifth successive defeat. But Oliver is upbeat after a much-improved...

North-East business boss John Elliott MBE is launching a campaign – called Stop Gap – to convince political leaders to put greater emphasis on manufacturing the goods we consume in the UK and overseas. John, chairman of Newton Aycliffe-based Ebac, believes the UK trade deficit – the difference between what we buy and what we sell –...

By Martin Walker Police are advising Newtonians to be alert after a member of the public received a phone call from men claiming to be from Durham Constabulary. A person in the Shildon area, near Newton Aycliffe, received a number of calls from people with London and Birmingham accents, claiming to be from the Careless Driving...

By Martin Walker The major roads affected by the adverse weather earlier today have now re-opened. Weather caused mayhem on some of the region’s roads overnight as police advised all motorists to take care. Nothing serious was reported in Newton Aycliffe. The East and West-bound carriageways of the A66 were closed due to heavy...

A Newton Aycliffe woman denies helping herself to thousands of pounds from the old Blue Bell garage. Avril Henderson, of Brockwell Close, is on trial at Durham Crown Court for allegedly taking nearly £85,000 over a five-year period. When interviewed by police about the missing cash, the 63-year-old could offer no explanation as to what...

By Martin Walker Weather has caused mayhem on some of the region’s roads – and police are advising all motorists to take care. Thankfully nothing serious has been reported in Newton Aycliffe up to 9am Wednesday morning. But the East and West-bound carriageways of the A66 remain closed due to heavy snow, with police advising...

Fancy teeing-off a new hobby? Durham County Council is offering six-week starter courses for adults who want to get into golf. Sessions are run by professional coaches and all is equipment is provided. Victoria Lee, Durham County Council adult healthy lifestyle coordinator, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for those who are...

Durham County Council is encouraging local companies to do their bit to give young people in the care system or leaving care a leg up when it comes to securing a job. The Teenagers 2 Work scheme works with businesses across the county to offer young people the necessary work experience, vital to give their future careers a...

By Martin Walker MP Phil Wilson says he became so frustrated with the Aldi delay in Newton Aycliffe that he almost raised it in the House of Commons! Work was expected to start on the new town centre store earlier this year after demolition was completed at the end of 2011. But petty wranglings involving the ownership of utility pipes...

Durham Constabulary’s non-emergency phone number - 101 – will be the only number to call as from today. The new national non-emergency number 101 went live in Durham in December 2011. It automatically connects callers to their nearest force, but includes options for four other neighbouring forces. The aim is to have a single...