Aycliffe3 days ago'Vomit inducing' smell back to plague townTwo years on from a similar stench, a foul odour is hanging round the streets of Newton Aycliffe.3 days ago25 Nov 2025Changed Santa tour plans stop outside funeral homeThe Santa tour, an annual Christmas Eve tradition for the last 65 years, is facing changes.25 Nov 202523 Jul 2025Village 'terrorised by flies' demands actionResidents claim the yearly issue is linked to a local landfill, which its owner disputes.23 Jul 202518 Sept 2024Shoplifters snared by steak raffle on FacebookDurham Police say the Milkybar Gold bars and packets of meat were stolen from a shop in Aycliffe.18 Sept 20243 May 2024Councillor avoids suspension over 'racist meme'Durham councillor Ken Robson apologised but accused a rival of “political point scoring”.3 May 202430 Apr 2024Councillor apologises over 'shockingly racist meme'Mr Robson is being investigated by Durham County Council's monitoring officer.30 Apr 202428 Sept 2023Building named as 'world's first railway station'The "simple" structure at Heighington and Aycliffe Railway Station has been given Grade II* status.28 Sept 202312 Jul 2023Tributes after long-standing councillor dies aged 89Bob Fleming was elected to Great Aycliffe Council in 1987 and was hailed as a "master politician".12 Jul 202327 Dec 2022Town's multi-storey car park facing demolitionThe car park in Newton Aycliffe has been shut for several months over health and safety concerns.27 Dec 2022...
