By Martin Walker MP Phil Wilson says he has a vision for Newton Aycliffe which will see it grow and prosper over the coming years. Mr Wilson, Member of Parliament for Sedgefield and a Labour Whip, is excited at the prospect of several developments currently in the offing. Tallents are currently expanding, creating more jobs, while...

By Martin Walker Newton Aycliffe chairman Gary Farley has congratulated West Auckland and Dunston after they set up a mouthwatering all-Northern League FA Vase Final. County Durham side West will face Northern League rivals Dunston in the Wembley final on Sunday May 13. West, formerly managed by Aycliffe boss Allan Oliver, came from a...

By Martin Walker Police have been left sickened by a heinous crime in Newton Aycliffe after a defenceless family Guinea Pig was beheaded. Aycliffe officers are now appealing for information after 'Storm', a pet owned by 16-year-old animal care student Emma Howells, was attacked and killed by evil thugs in the family’s garden near...

By Martin Walker Did you spot our April Fool joke? Earlier today we “broke” the story that Newton Aycliffe FC manager Allan Oliver had dramatically resigned. If you believed it, then the joke’s on you! We left a subtle clue in one of Allan’s “quotes”, when he said “I’ve had enough of walking round with a floor lip...

Aycliffe player Josh Gray spoke to Aycliffe Today after their cruel 1-0 defeat at Whitley Bay on Saturday. Go to our Video Vault to see the interview now  ...

Two local MPs will visit Newton Aycliffe FC for a special corporate open day being held at the club next week. Aycliffe are hosting the event at Aycliffe Sports Club as a no-obligation open day to local businesses, when Aycliffe play host to Guisborough Town at Moore Lane Park. Sedgefield MP Phil Wilson will be joined by Middlesbrough...

Tom Warke reviews his Album of the Week... Australian singer-songwriter Gotye has become a global phenomenon after this single ‘Somebody That I Used to Know’. The single comes from Goyte’s third album ‘Making Mirrors’ which although was released in August 2011, has come to the forefront due to his single success. Making Mirrors...

By Martin Walker Phil Wilson has conducted his exclusive interview with Aycliffe Today, answering questions from our readers. The second and final part of the feature question-and-answer session, held at Aycliffe Sports Club, is now in our Video Vault. Mr Wilson, MP for Sedgefield, answers the following questions in the second...

By Martin Walker Newton Aycliffe boss Allan Oliver has dramatically resigned. The Newtonians gaffer has told friends he’s stepping down following his side’s fifth consecutive defeat at Whitley Bay yesterday. Ironically, Aycliffe produced one of their better performances of the season at Hillheads on Saturday, outplaying the...