A classic musical play charting the region’s mining history will visit Durham as part of a memorial tour. Close the Coalhouse Door, which chronicles the major strikes, victories and disappointments of the mining industry from its earliest days, is at Gala Theatre from Tuesday, 12 to Saturday, 16 June. First performed in Newcastle in...

Aycliffe Today’s resident chef Debbie Elizabeth serves up a weekly mouthwatering suggestion specially for our readers… This week… Sausage Stew (Serves 6) Ingredients • Olive oil • Good-quality sausages (about 2 or 3 per person) • 1 onion, peeled and roughly chopped • 1 red pepper, deseeded and roughly chopped •...

By Martin Walker The owners of a dream home near Newton Aycliffe have slashed another £30,000 off its asking price, dropping it by a total of £125k! ‘The Ayia’, a luxurious five-bedroom property on the old A167 road in Chilton, has now been reduced to £299,995 to ensure a quick sale. That’s £125,000 off the property’s...

Police in Spennymoor are investigating a break in at a takeaway outlet in Whitworth Terrace earlier today. It happened between 2am and 8am on Tuesday, April 10. Several items and a sum of money were taken by intruders who are believed to have left the premises via the front door onto the main street. Any witnesses are asked to ring...

Are you looking for things to do for the kids during the Easter holidays? There’s loads of activities going on in Newton Aycliffe this week – from trampolining to mini dance mats! Here’s what’s going on this week, with full contact details… Activity Day Where: Oak Leaf Sports Complex When: Wednesday 11th April...

People with long memories of Durham Constabulary are being asked to delve into the past to help celebrate a forthcoming anniversary. A Durham Constabulary History Society has been formed to act as a focal point for the gathering and display of information and artefacts about the force. This will culminate in the production of a new...

Police are investigating a burglary in Seymour Street, Bishop Auckland. The break-in happened between 11am and 8.30pm on Saturday (7th April). It appears the intruder has climbed through the kitchen window and has taken a number of items including candle stick holders, photograph frames, a purse, a handbag and various electrical...

By Martin Walker It was a rollercoaster of emotions for two North-East MPs when they visited Newton Aycliffe at the weekend. In the blue corner was Newton Aycliffe FC’s new president and Sedgefield MP Phil Wilson, while in the red corner was Middlesbrough South MP and Guisborough Town president Tom Blenkinsop. Both Middlesbrough...

Brodie Millichap picks out this week's TV highlights... Five Picks of the Week: Robson’s Extreme Fishing Challenge: Monday 9pm, Channel 5. Robson Green returns for a new series of his popular fishing show, with the first of eight parts this week. Robson travels to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil first, as he challenges anglers from around...

Aycliffe came from two goals down to beat Guisborough Town 4-2 at Moore Lane Park. Click on the relevant links below for our coverage of a cracking game. Match Report – Glen Robertson’s review of a pulsating match Pictures – Colin McNeillie’s gallery of action photos Reaction – Video Interviews with boss Allan Oliver and...