Glen Robertson continues his series of ‘Ask Yer Dad’ features – this week, it’s Hartlepool legend Joe Allon… Nobody can accuse Joe Allon of living a boring life. The former Hartlepool United and Newcastle United striker not only boasts an impressive record on the pitch, but off it as well. The 45-year-old scored in the famous...

By Ryan Gillham Newcastle Eagles defeated the Durham Wildcats for the fourth time this season, with a 94-69 victory at Sport Central, Newcastle on Friday night. After the Wildcats had given a valiant performance against the Eagles last time, the league leaders weren’t going to take them lightly and they certainly showed that in this...

Aycliffe captain Sean Tarling says the players were disappointed with today’s 2-2 draw at Consett after letting a two-goal lead slip. In an interview with Aycliffe Today, the Blues skipper reveals how forward Ben Wood apologised to his team-mates after a needless second-half red card which arguably cost Aycliffe two points. But it’s...

By Glen Robertson Newton Aycliffe stretched their unbeaten run to nine games, but threw away what looked like a certain three points with a draw 2-2 away at Consett. Aycliffe led 2-0 with a little over half an hour left, but the home side fought back with two goals either side of Ben Wood’s red-card. Wood had put Aycliffe into a...

Phil Wilson talks to Aycliffe Today about the latest developments on the delayed Aldi site. In an exclusive Video Interview on the site in the town centre, our MP explains why the construction of the Aldi supermarket has been delayed. Go to our Video Vault to see the interview now  ...

  By Martin Walker Plans to refurbish the old Thrislington building into an exciting new indoor football complex have been approved. The Soccer Factory has lodged an application to transform the former Thrislington Partitions site, on Ayliffe Industrial Park, into an indoor five-a-side centre. The exciting new complex, which...

By Martin Walker The owners of a dream home near Newton Aycliffe have slashed almost £100,000 off its asking price. ‘The Ayia’, a luxurious five-bedroom property on the old A167 road in Chilton, has been reduced to £329,950 to ensure a quick sale. That’s more than £95,000 off the property’s original asking price! The...

By Glen Robertson Newton Aycliffe chairman Gary Farley is relieved at having a game to look forward to again this weekend. Aycliffe’s last two games were postponed due to the weather, but today’s game away at Consett is set to go ahead, and Farley is desperate for the club to continue their eight-game unbeaten run. He said:...

By Martin Walker County Durham and Darlington Fire Authority has announced an increase in its budget for this year – despite having to make savings of £3m over the next three years. The authority which covers Newton Aycliffe will spend an extra £734,000 in 2012-13 thanks to an increase in council tax. The Authority has agreed a...