Glen Robertson continues his series of ‘Ask Yer Dad’ features – this week, it’s Toon legend Peter Beardsley… There are few more revered footballers on Tyneside than Peter Beardsley. The Geordie-born attacker had two immensely successful spells at St. James’ Park, endearing himself to two different generations of the Toon...

By Martin Walker Plans to refurbish the old Thrislington building into an exciting new indoor football complex are due to be discussed next week. A firm named 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...

Newton Aycliffe’s derby at home to Shildon in the Northern League tomorrow has been postponed. Unsurprisingly, the Moore Lane Park pitch was deemed unplayable this afternoon due to snow and frost. The re-arranged date will be announced ASAP.  ...

By Martin Walker Police are hunting thieves who stole expensive allow wheels from a car in Aycliffe during last night. Now our Neighbourhood Policing Team are appealing for witnesses to catch the villains. A Ford Focus Zetec ’08 plate had all its alloy wheels stolen from it between 11.30pm last night and 7.30am today. The car was...

By Glen Robertson Newton Aycliffe’s defender Mark Peck has thanked those who donated money to him and family, following his serious leg injury. The 22-year-old required emergency surgery at the University Hospital in Durham  last month after an artery burst in his lower leg. It has meant he is forced to stay off work while the wound...

By Brodie Millichap Man on a Ledge is one of those film titles, just like Snakes on a Plane, it states the obvious. It is a film about a man on a ledge. But, this film goes further than that and reveals a clever plot that captivates you, engulfs you, it will have you held in suspense until the very last minute. Sam Worthington puts in a...

Darlington’s game at home to Wrexham tomorrow has been postponed after a pitch inspection. The Quakers were due to take on Wrexham in the Blue Square Bet Premier League at the Northern Echo Arena on Saturday. But local referee Nigel Miller confirmed the Arena’s frozen playing surface was unplayable at an inspection today. The...

A Newton Aycliffe-based shower manufacturer has played its part in a new TV series. A top-of-the-range wetroom, produced and fitted by Roman Showers, is featured in a futuristically refurbished home for Home of the Future, which starts on Sunday (February 12, 7pm, on Channel 4). The five-part documentary transforms the lives of a family,...

By Ryan Gillham After an emphatic win against Cheshire Jets in their last outing, Dave Elderkin’s side welcome the Sky Sports cameras to the Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre on Sunday as the Durham Wildcats take on a very strong Leicester Riders side that currently lie third in the BBL. Although the Riders are heavy favourites going into...

A consultation on proposed changes to library services in County Durham will begin today. Members of Durham County Council’s Cabinet today agreed to seek feedback on plans that would enable all library buildings to remain open despite reductions in Government funding. The consultation, which will begin today (Friday), will give...