By Ryan Gillham Durham Wildcats’ 88-73 defeat by Sheffield Sharks at Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre stretched their winless run in the BBL to five games. Sheffield Sharks took the early advantage and gained a 6-13 lead as the Wildcats found it hard to get running. Despite Sheffield’s guard Andrew Bridges forcing an unsportsmanlike...

Brodie Millichap picks out this week’s TV highlights… Five Picks Of The Week The Royal Variety Performance: Monday 7.30pm, ITV1. David Walliams hosts the 100th edition of the annual show from the Royal Albert Hall with her majesty the Queen in attendance. Entertainment is at a premium with performances from Rod Stewart, Alicia Keys,...

By Martin Walker The Darlington legend who became the only captain to lift a trophy at Wembley says he’ll never forget that memorable day in London. As the build-up to Newton Aycliffe’s big derby with Darlington gathers pace, we talk exclusively to Ian Miller, captain of the side that won the FA Trophy in May, 2011. BUY TICKETS...

Newton Aycliffe's game with Durham today was embarrassingly called off just 45 minutes before kick-off by dithering Northern League officials. The Moore Lane Park playing surface was originally deemed playable by a local referee of the same standard at an 11.30am pitch inspection. But match official Tony Peart, from...

Newton Aycliffe police officers are investigating after a knifepoint robbery at a shop on Thursday afternoon. A masked robber carrying a large kitchen knife entered the One Stop Shop, on Byerley Road in Shildon, shortly after 4.45pm. After establishing the female shop worker was alone, he threatened her and demanded she hand over money...

Goalkeeper Scott Pocklington says he’s “honoured” to become a Newton Aycliffe Centurion – and hopes he’s playing for his hometown club for a long time. The former Darlington shot-stopper is the feature interview in Aycliffe’s triple award-winning matchday programme for Saturday’s game at home to fellow strugglers Durham...

A vehicle registration plate has been stolen from a car in Newton Aycliffe. The plate, number WP51 NLN, was stolen from the front of a grey Fiat Punto, which was parked on Webb Close in the town. The theft occurred between 9pm on November 26 and 7.30am the following morning. Anyone with information is asked to contact Newton Aycliffe...

Newton Aycliffe welcome Durham City to Moore Lane Park for the first-ever time at the weekend, and the game could hardly be more vital. Both clubs are struggling near the bottom of the table but a win would give either side some breathing space as the season nears the half way mark. The Newtonians are just one point above third-bottom...

A school team led by Newton Aycliffe steel firm Finley Structures have won a nine-week Apprenticeship Awareness Programme in the town. Six local companies took part in the programme, funded through the Great Aycliffe and Middridge Partnership (GAMP) and in partnership with Woodham Academy. GO TO OUR VIDEO VAULT TO SEE OUR SPECIAL...

Northern League club Newton Aycliffe are laying on a shuttle-bus service for their big derby with Darlington next weekend. Aycliffe have teamed up with local family firm J&C Coaches and the Xcel Centre to offer the park-and-ride facility from Aycliffe Business Park to Moore Lane Park (MLP) before and after the game on Saturday 8th...