Voluntary and community groups within County Durham often need support, help and advice on various issues and the way that help is administered has changed. From now on Durham County Council and key statutory partners including the Health Service (NHS County Durham) and Durham Constabulary have changed the way they fund support and...

A pioneering approach to the harm caused by alcohol abuse has been officially launched by Durham Constabulary. The new Alcohol Harm Reduction Unit is now operating at Annand House at Meadowfield, Durham, with a satellite office in Darlington. It provides a forcewide response to tackling alcohol harm, replacing the previous arrangements...

Brodie Millichap picks out this week's TV highlights... Five Picks of the Week Jamie’s Summer Food Rave Up: Monday 8:30pm, Channel 4. The last of the series sees famous chef Jamie Oliver make chilli and Moroccan lamb burgers as he aims to add a little bit of summer spice to his show. Line of Duty: Tuesday 9pm, BBC2. In the...

Kevin Ball will bring a Sunderland side to Newton Aycliffe this Friday night. Aycliffe Today Sports Editor Glen Robertson takes a look at the SAFC legend’s career in this special feature… Kevin Ball, one of Sunderland’s most legendary of players, will be gracing the dugouts of Moore Lane Park this Friday. The former Black Cats...

By Martin Walker Campaigners fighting E.ON’s huge wind farm bid near Newton Aycliffe have held two exhibitions in the region to showcase their argument. The Isles Community Turbine Action Campaign (Tictac) held exhibitions in Sedgefield and Mordon, in County Durham, to coincide with events organised by energy firm E.ON, showcasing...

Newton Aycliffe are gearing up for what is hoped will be a record-breaking pre-season friendly next week. The Newtonians welcome a Sunderland XI to the town next Friday (20th July) when Black Cats coach Kevin Ball will bring a side to Moore Lane Park. Aycliffe are hoping another record gate will turn out for the game, to eclipse their...

A packed college concert last week marked the end of another successful year at Woodham Community Technology College. From the word go, the audience at the Annual Summer Concert was enthralled with a diverse range of material from Woodham Instrumental Group, through a range of vocal and instrumental solo performances, to the college’s...

With a new season just around the corner Newton Aycliffe Juniors U-13s are in the process of building a new squad of players that enjoy football and enjoy being part of a great team. Currently in Division Three of the Teesside Junior Football Alliance (TJFA), the U-13s team currently offer football at higher level than any other side in...

Former MP and Cabinet Minister Tony Benn will answer questions on his life and career at two special events to coincide with this weekend’s Durham Miner’s Gala. The veteran politician will take part in question and answer sessions at Durham’s Gala Theatre tomorrow (Friday 13th July) and Saturday (14th July). Audiences will also be...

We’re checking the petrol prices at all four filling stations in Newton Aycliffe, so you don’t have to! At Wednesday July 11, the prices were as follows: Tesco Extra (Tesco) Unleaded: 127.9p Diesel: 133.9p Total (St Cuthbert’s Way) Unleaded: 130.9p Diesel: 136.9p Harvest Energy (Burnhill Way) Unleaded:...