Our resident North-East football expert has cast his opinion on the games around the region this weekend... Try our feedback button, and see if you can beat him! Manchester City v Sunderland Premier League (Saturday, 3pm) Martin O’ Neill’s men were woeful on Tuesday night, but could still qualify for Europe with a top seven finish,...

Newton Aycliffe FC chairman Gary Farley talks to Aycliffe Today ahead of his side's trip to Whitley Bay this weekend. Farley talks about Aycliffe's four-match winless run, the 1-0 derby defeat at home to Spennymoor last Saturday, Aycliffe's chances at big club Whitley Bay on Saturday and Dale Jardine's departure. He also talks about MP...

Newton Aycliffe NPT Sergeant Mark Edwards continues his weekly blog on Aycliffe Today… Here we are at the end of a week of glorious weather and I’m sure everyone’s been enjoying it. Unfortunately however, the sun often clashes with a rise in ASB and drink fuelled disorder, so let’s see what the weekend ahead throws at us! We...

By Glen Robertson Dale Jardine has left Newton Aycliffe to join title-chasing Sunderland RCA. The striker has signed for the Ryhope-club as they aim to win a first-ever first division title. Jardine joined Aycliffe in September from local rivals West Auckland, making his debut in the 2-1 victory over Consett. He went on to play 28...

Craig Liddle spoke to BBC Tees earlier today, looking ahead to Darlington's trip to AFC Telford United on Saturday. Go to our Video Vault to see the interview now //  ...

Phil Wilson has conducted his exclusive interview with Aycliffe Today, answering questions from our readers. The first 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 first part. When is Newton Aycliffe town...

By Martin Walker An Aycliffe resident hopes to sell two concert tickets for a sought-after gig this coming summer, after coming a cropper due to a mix-up with his dates. The embarrassed Newtonian - who wishes to remain unnamed at this stage - felt on top of the world when he purchased two tickets to watch his favourite boyhood band The...

Scheduled bin collections in County Durham will take place as normal on Good Friday. Residents whose rubbish and recycling is due to be collected on Friday, April 6 are reminded to leave their bins out for collection as usual. During the week commencing Monday, 9 April, collections will be one day later than normal in the Durham City,...

Newton Aycliffe’s Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a PACT meeting at Greenfield next week. PCSO Mike Welch and PC Matt Stasiak will be in attendance to address any issues or concerns from 6.30pm next Wednesday (April 4) at the Evangelical Church, Ladybower Walk. There will also be members of the council there as well as...

By Ryan Gillham Durham Wildcats head coach Dave Elderkin has revealed his disappointment at his side’s performance against the Mersey Tigers at the weekend. Wildcats returned their lowest points total of the season, as they lost 86-56 at Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre, making it 23 defeats from 25 games in their debut season in the...