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:...

By Martin Walker Two schools looking to strengthen their partnership by joining forces insist they're not merging. Plans have been unveiled to combine Greenfield Community College and Sunnydale College, in Shildon, to save money and provide a wider curriculum. Durham County Council is looking at disbanding the schools’ governing...

A new website is making it easier for parents and their young ones to find out what’s on in the region with just one click. Durham County Council’s Early Intervention Service are encouraging young people and their families to take part in positive activities and things to do together as a family and are making information more readily...