Newton News, and its predecessor The Newtonian, has proudly served the community of Newton Aycliffe since the town’s inception in 1948.
Originally launched as a newsletter delivered to every home, the publication began as a monthly issue, reflecting the growth and development of the new town. As Newton Aycliffe expanded, so too did its community voice – moving to a fortnightly publication in 1969 and then to a weekly edition in 1984. Over the decades, Newton News became the trusted source for local stories, community achievements, events and business updates – a true record of the town’s history and progress.
However, like many local newspapers across the country, Newton News has faced increasing challenges in recent years. The rise of social media and digital platforms has significantly changed how people access news and information. While Newton News has continued to provide reliable, community-focused journalism, the landscape for print publications has evolved dramatically.
Newton Press has worked tirelessly to support the production of a dedicated newspaper (or magazine) for Newton Aycliffe residents. Historically, the costs of producing and delivering the Newton News have been covered by valued local advertisers. Unfortunately, advertising revenue has steadily declined, reflecting broader national trends affecting print media.
With these factors in mind, alongside valuable feedback from readers who expressed a preference for a magazine-style format, Newton Press has made the difficult, but necessary, decision to bring Newton News full circle. From 1st April 2026, the publication will return to a monthly format, allowing the team to focus on producing a high-quality, engaging community magazine.
In addition, changes will be made to distribution. Delivering to every household in Newton Aycliffe and surrounding villages has become increasingly challenging, particularly as fewer young people are seeking traditional weekend delivery roles. As a result, from the 1st April edition, Newton News will no longer be delivered door-to-door. Instead, copies will be available to collect from a range of convenient pick-up points across the town, including:
Tesco, Newton Aycliffe Library, Sports Complex, Don Walker’s Butchers, Café HQ, Young’s Newsagents, Neville Parade Newsagents, Washington Crescent Shop Local, PCP Centre, McDonald’s, Business Park Post Office, Save Garage (Business Park), Steam Machine and Newton Press Reception.
Readers can also choose to receive their copy digitally by subscribing to Newton News – simply email: paul@newtonnews.co.uk to be added to the distribution list and receive your copy on the day of publication.
Newton News remains fully committed to serving the community of Newton Aycliffe and its surrounding villages. This new chapter ensures the publication can continue to celebrate local people, businesses, schools, clubs and organisations for many years to come.
We thank our loyal readers and advertisers for their continued support as we move forward together.
Please note: Each edition will be published on the first of every month. The deadline for advertisements, notices, letters, stories, and editorials is four working days prior to the publication date. Please plan ahead to ensure residents are informed of your plans in good time.