By Glen Robertson Ben Wood redeemed himself following last week’s dismissal to set Newton Aycliffe on their way to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Marske United at Moore Lane Park. The 20-year-old fired home from the spot-kick to give Aycliffe a sixth-minute lead and later on cleared off the line in the second-half as Allan Oliver’s...

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Ben Wood admits Saturday’s 2-0 win at home to Marske United wasn’t the best to watch. The forward got the Newtonians off to a flying start with an early penalty before Dale Jardine’s eight-minute strike made it two. But in a video interview with Aycliffe Today, Wood admits it was a poor game to watch as well as to play in. Go to...

Aycliffe boss Allan Oliver talks to Aycliffe Today about Saturday’s game at home to Marske United. The Newtonians boss is hoping to maintain their current nine-match unbeaten run with against 14th-placed Seasiders at Moore Lane Park tomorrow, as well as avenge his side’s 3-1 defeat at Mount Pleasant Avenue last October. Go to our...

By Martin Walker Darlington players have organised a Race Night to do their bit for the proposed community club. The Quakers troops have been overwhelmed by the support of Darlo fans in the last two months since the club was placed into administration. A staggering £17,000 has been made from donations alone via fans’ website Darlo...

Aycliffe’s top tipster shares his two top tips of the day, as he takes on the bookmakers... Racing 3.05, Kempton NACARAT 4/1 William Hill Despite being 11-year-old, this wily veteran still has plenty to offer and at 4/1 with William Hill looks too good to ignore. Fifth last time out, behind great company in Kauto Star and Long Run on...

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! Saturday 3pm Premier League Newcastle United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers If ever there was a better time to play the deflated Wanderers, then Newcastle won’t have it!...

Newton Aycliffe FC’s award-winning matchday programme is now in the hands of the programme experts! The club’s media manager Martin Walker has struck a deal with Aycliffe-based printing firm hpm media – who print matchday publications for Sunderland, Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Darlington and a number of other clubs elsewhere in the...

Woodham Ward Pact Meeting When: Monday (February 27), 6-7pm Where: Woodham Community Centre, St Elizabeth Close, Woodham The meetings will be attended by a representative from your neighbourhood policing team and will be specific to your area and individual neighbourhood priorities will be discussed. All members of the community are...