Phil Wilson talks to Aycliffe Today about the latest developments on the delayed Aldi site. In an exclusive Video Interview on the site in the town centre, our MP explains why the construction of the Aldi supermarket has been delayed. Go to our Video Vault to see the interview now  ...

  By Martin Walker Plans to refurbish the old Thrislington building into an exciting new indoor football complex have been approved. The Soccer Factory has lodged an application to transform the former Thrislington Partitions site, on Ayliffe Industrial Park, into an indoor five-a-side centre. The exciting new complex, which...

By Martin Walker The owners of a dream home near Newton Aycliffe have slashed almost £100,000 off its asking price. ‘The Ayia’, a luxurious five-bedroom property on the old A167 road in Chilton, has been reduced to £329,950 to ensure a quick sale. That’s more than £95,000 off the property’s original asking price! The...

By Glen Robertson Newton Aycliffe chairman Gary Farley is relieved at having a game to look forward to again this weekend. Aycliffe’s last two games were postponed due to the weather, but today’s game away at Consett is set to go ahead, and Farley is desperate for the club to continue their eight-game unbeaten run. He said:...

By Martin Walker County Durham and Darlington Fire Authority has announced an increase in its budget for this year – despite having to make savings of £3m over the next three years. The authority which covers Newton Aycliffe will spend an extra £734,000 in 2012-13 thanks to an increase in council tax. The Authority has agreed a...

By Martin Walker Darlington manager Craig Liddle admits his side’s trip to fellow strugglers Alfreton Town today is a huge test. Quakers are now level with fourth-bottom Kettering in the Blue Square Bet Premier League – only goal difference is keeping them out of the relegation places after a 10-point deduction for going into...

The first major exhibition of work by an influential County Durham-born artist will open next week. John Cecil Stephenson, who was born and raised in Bishop Auckland, is widely acknowledged within the art world as one of the leading names in British abstract art. Pioneer of Abstraction, at the DLI Museum and Durham Art Gallery from...

By Martin Walker Darlington manager Craig Liddle admits he may lose some of his players before the end of the season. The Quakers interim boss says although the positive news about the share issue announced earlier this week is a positive move for the club, he says it doesn’t help him in the short-term. Darlo will almost certainly...

By Martin Walker Phil Wilson has slammed utility firms for dragging their feet which has caused the delay of the Aldi site in Newton Aycliffe. Construction of the eagerly-awaited Aldi supermarket, adjacent to Tesco along Greenwell Road in the town, has stalled recently, frustrating residents. Our MP says utility companies are to...