By Martin Walker Phil Wilson was today back in the region after he got caught up trying to keep the peace during an extraordinary Parliamentary brawl this week. Our MP got caught up in an alleged confrontation in Strangers Bar, the House of Commons bar for MPs, on Wednesday, when he was reported to have been elbowed in the face. TV...

By Glen Robertson Newton Aycliffe look to bounce back from last weekend’s disappointing draw with Consett as they welcome Marske United to Moore Lane Park on Saturday. Aycliffe can stretch their unbeaten league run to 10-matches and atone for a surprise defeat suffered at the hands of the Seasiders earlier on in the campaign. Marske...

Councillors in County Durham will be asked to support a three-year plan aimed at ensuring the needs of children in care continue to be met. A report to Durham County Council’s Cabinet will set out how the authority will work with partners to ensure that children in the council’s care – including those in foster care – and young...

By Martin Walker Sean Tarling insists Aycliffe’s ultimate aim is to secure a top-six finish in the Northern League first division this season. The Newtonians are unbeaten in their last nine games – but have drawn their last two – and hope to continue that run at home to Marske United at Moore Lane Park this Saturday. Aycliffe...

By Martin Walker Peacocks in Newton Aycliffe has survived a cull of stores and nearly 200 jobs in the North-East. The Aycliffe store is one of 16 in the region to stay open, while 10 face the axe. Peacocks’ deal with Edinburgh Woollen Mill will save 388 shops and more than 6,000 jobs nationally. But administrators from KPMG said...

By Martin Walker Phil Wilson says he expects to see more demolitions in Aycliffe’s town centre coming soon as part of its long-term redevelopment. Our MP has told Aycliffe Today the row of shops at the Beveridge Arcade end of the town – excluding the arcade – from the post office down to the town clock will be pulled down, as will...

Aycliffe Today have joined up with the FA and Middlesbrough FC to offer our readers the chance to win a pair of tickets for the England U21 game at the Riverside Stadium on Wednesday February 29 (6pm kick-off). We have FIVE pairs up for grabs! For a chance to win a pair of tickets for the big game, simply answer this question: Which...

By Martin Walker Police are investigating a number of crimes committed on Aycliffe Industrial Park last week. One offence has resulted in the theft of an exhaust from a van, while a separate incident involved five gallons of diesel being stolen. On the evening of Wednesday February 15 (about 5pm) into 7.30am on the Thursday (7.30am),...

By Ryan Gillham Durham Wildcats are looking at a tough weekend when they face second-top Worcester Wolves on Friday night in the BBL. The Wildcats in the past couple of games have struggled to find their touch as they faced heavy defeats from Leicester Riders and Newcastle Eagles. Durham have seen the fixture list lately as unkind to...

Do you know someone caring for someone else’s child? February 20 to 24 is national Private Fostering Week and Durham County Council is urging people to come forward with private fostering arrangements to help families get the help and support available to them. Private fostering is when a child under the age of 16 (or 18 if they are...