Residents, businesses and community groups are being urged to show their support for the roll-out of high-speed broadband across County Durham. Durham County Council has already been promised almost £7m by the Government to take broadband to everyone in the county and superfast provision to as many homes and businesses as...

By Martin Walker Defender Darren Craddock has opted to stay with Newton Aycliffe for the 2012-13 season, despite intense interest from other clubs. The 27-year-old centre-back enjoyed an inspirational debut season in the Northern League, helping his hometown club consolidate in what was their first top-flight campaign. Other...

By Martin Walker A number of local convictions have been reported to Aycliffe Today, with one criminal being imprisoned for theft. In his latest blog on Aycliffe Today, Neighbourhood Police Team Sergeant Mark Edwards has revealed three convictions, while a local man has also been arrested and charged with drugs offences. James Edward...

By Martin Walker Ross Turnbull says it still hasn’t sunk in yet that he’s a European champion. The Newtonian was an unused substitute for Chelsea as they won the Champions League in a dramatic final on Saturday night. Turnbull is still drawing his breath after a whirlwind weekend, with Saturday evening’s celebrations going into...

Pictures of Ross Turnbull after Chelsea's Champions League win over Bayern Munich. ...

Newton Aycliffe NPT Sergeant Mark Edwards continues his weekly blog on Aycliffe Today… It’s been a short while since the last blog, but I’ve been away on some much-needed leave. It looks like there’s been quite a bit going on in my absence, but I’ve brought myself up-to-speed with latest developments. So, that said…where are...

Brodie Millichap takes a look at this week's TV highlights... Gok Cooks Chinese: Monday 8:30pm, Channel 4. First part of a brand new series, which sees fashion guru Gok Wan showcase his cooking talents as he takes us through an ‘idiot’s guide’ to cooking Chinese food. Gok is joined in the kitchen by his chef dad John. 56 Up:...

By Martin Walker Police have confirmed there was a minor road traffic accident near Redworth Hall Hotel on Sunday, which involved a main road being closed. A Durham Constabulary spokeswoman told Aycliffe Toady the accident happened at about 2.50pm on Sunday, close to Redworth Hall, on Shildon Road (A6072), which was closed for a small...

By Martin Walker Sunderland have today confirmed ex-Darlington manager Craig Liddle has joined their coaching staff. Liddle, who took over as Quakers manager during their turbulent administration in the second half of the 2011-12 campaign, has the Academy coaching staff at the Stadium of Light. The 40-year-old, who had four spells in...

By Martin Walker Newton Aycliffe will face two more high-profile fixtures next season, after it was confirmed Durham City will return to the Northern League first division this summer. The Football Association have confirmed Durham will drop down to the Northern League for the 2012-13 season after they requested a voluntary...