By Martin Walker Ross Turnbull says it still hasn’t sunk in yet that he’s a European champion. The Newtonian was an unused substitute for Chelsea as they won the Champions League in a dramatic final on Saturday night. Turnbull is still drawing his breath after a whirlwind weekend, with Saturday evening’s celebrations going into...

Pictures of Ross Turnbull after Chelsea's Champions League win over Bayern Munich. ...

Newton Aycliffe NPT Sergeant Mark Edwards continues his weekly blog on Aycliffe Today… It’s been a short while since the last blog, but I’ve been away on some much-needed leave. It looks like there’s been quite a bit going on in my absence, but I’ve brought myself up-to-speed with latest developments. So, that said…where are...

Brodie Millichap takes a look at this week's TV highlights... Gok Cooks Chinese: Monday 8:30pm, Channel 4. First part of a brand new series, which sees fashion guru Gok Wan showcase his cooking talents as he takes us through an ‘idiot’s guide’ to cooking Chinese food. Gok is joined in the kitchen by his chef dad John. 56 Up:...

By Martin Walker Police have confirmed there was a minor road traffic accident near Redworth Hall Hotel on Sunday, which involved a main road being closed. A Durham Constabulary spokeswoman told Aycliffe Toady the accident happened at about 2.50pm on Sunday, close to Redworth Hall, on Shildon Road (A6072), which was closed for a small...

By Martin Walker Sunderland have today confirmed ex-Darlington manager Craig Liddle has joined their coaching staff. Liddle, who took over as Quakers manager during their turbulent administration in the second half of the 2011-12 campaign, has the Academy coaching staff at the Stadium of Light. The 40-year-old, who had four spells in...

By Martin Walker Newton Aycliffe will face two more high-profile fixtures next season, after it was confirmed Durham City will return to the Northern League first division this summer. The Football Association have confirmed Durham will drop down to the Northern League for the 2012-13 season after they requested a voluntary...

Cost-cutting plans to out-source taxpayer-owned theatres, museums, libraries and leisure centres in County Durham have been put on hold, amid doubts over the hoped-for savings, it has been claimed in today’s Northern Echo. Facing cuts of nearly £190m by 2017, in January Labour-led Durham County Council announced it was considering...

By Martin Walker Town MP Phil Wilson has sent his condolences to the family of Ann Bradshaw, after the 65-year-old died following a house fire in Newton Aycliffe last week. And the Member of Parliament for Sedgefield is urging people to make sure they have a working fire alarm in their houses. Mrs Bradshaw passed away at Darlington...

Everyone can join in the fun at Hardwick Park, Sedgefield, on Sunday 27th May – even the dog! Two events are taking place which will tempt your countryside conservation skills and show off your favourite pooch’s talents. Between 10am and 12 noon join Durham County Council’s Countryside Service and help pull up ragwort. The unwanted...