Newton Aycliffe FC general manager Dan Lewis talks to Aycliffe Today in a special video interview. Lewis talks about Aycliffe's home game with Northern League giants Bedlington Terriers this Saturday, the club's dwindling crowds, and a fundraising event being staged on Friday night. Go to our Video Vault to see our video feature with Dan...

Newton Aycliffe's survival fight was dealt another blow as they stumbled to their 20th defeat of the season against Durham City. In their first home game for a month, fourth-bottom Newtonians failed to bag what would have been a priceless three points against one of their relegation rivals. City midfielder Oliver Hotchkiss scored from...

Police are appealing for information after a man was jumped by three men shortly after leaving DL5. The incident happened at approximately 2.45am on Sunday 3rd March, near to the Magistrates Court on Central Avenue. The victim sustained injuries to the face, after claiming he was assaulted by three men. Anyone with any information...

An appeal has been made for help to find a dog missing since Sunday. “Buster”, who also answers to the name “Radar Ears”, went missing from the Neville Parade area of the town and hasn’t been seen by his owners since 7pm on Sunday (10th March). He’s 3-4 years-old, black and white and has a few distinguishing marks on...

As part of the ongoing global educational links that are being developed at Woodham Academy, some year 7 students were given the opportunity to be taught by American students. Using the digital infrastructure that is in place at Woodham, year 7 students were able to successfully set up a live video call into Merton Intermediate School in...

A Facebook page encouraging Newtonians to share photos and memories has already topped 1,000 fans. ‘Whats so good about Newton Aycliffe?’, set up by proud Newtonian Phil Bosten, already has nearly 1,100 likes. The page gives Facebookers a chance to post pictures of the town and people and recollect their days of living in the town...

Muddy Mayhem is heading to County Durham this month when runners take part in a race that’s not for the faint-hearted. The event, taking place at Hardwick Park on Sunday 24th March at 11am, is now full, but people are still being encouraged to come along to watch the fun and support the competitors. Muddy Mayhem will include a variety...

What happens in the Sports Club stays in the Sports Club... Or at least it does this weekend when Las Vegas rolls in to town! Tickets, priced just £10, are still available for the casino-themed games night in the club this Friday night. If you're feeling lucky, you can have a go at popular games such as Blackjack, Roulette and Wheel...

A Newton Aycliffe man appeared in court charged with assault and resisting arrest. As reported by Neighbourhood Police Team Sergeant Mark Edwards, in his regular blog on Aycliffe Today, Colin David Pearman, 26, from Aycliffe, appeared at the town’s Magistrates’ Court on 6th March and was convicted of assault and resisting arrest. He...

The last of the Woodham Sports Academy activities is now underway after the Cricket Academy sessions began this week. Students at Woodham are benefitting from the coaching expertise of Assistant Head and Darlington CC opening batsman, Danny Morgans. Danny has been involved with Durham County Cricket Clubs Junior Programme for over 10...