Local fundraiser Karen Everson has been recognised for her fundraising achievements over the past year by JustGiving, the UK’s most popular online fundraising platform, and has been shortlisted for its highly-respected annual awards. The winners will be announced at a prestigious red carpet awards ceremony held at Shoreditch Town Hall in...

Sunday football round-up, by Paul McGeary Spennymoor Sunday League British Legion 1-2 Turbinia Garry Fawcett Sam McKerr, Darren Bosomworth The Legion went down 2-1 in this fierce local derby, leaving them in second bottom position in the Spennymoor Sunday League. Rivals Turbinia strengthened their grip on fifth spot. Next...

Nacarat, the 11-year-old veteran returned the money this weekend – just as www.aycliffetoday.co.uk told you – as he overcame a late error to destroy his rivals in the 3.05 Racing Post Chase at Kempton. Tipped by our Tipster on Saturday at 4/1, Nacarat went off slightly longer at 9/2, and despite an error two from home, held off...

By Martin Walker Newton Aycliffe climbed to joint-fourth in the Northern League first division with their win at home to Marske United. The Newtonians leapfrogged Dunston, who drew 0-0 at Bedlington Terriers today, with their 2-0 victory at Moore Lane Park. Allan Oliver’s side go level with Spennymoor after they drew 1-1 at home to...

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...