By Martin Walker Middlesbrough goalkeeper Jason Steele has given an exclusive video interview to Aycliffe Today this afternoon. The Aycliffe-born shot-stopper has recently returned to the Boro side after a thigh injury, starring in Tony Mowbray’s side's unlucky FA Cup defeat against local rivals Sunderland last...

Brodie Millichap picks out this week's TV highlights... Five Picks Of The Week Whitechapel: Monday ITV1, 9pm. The thrilling drama series continues as DI Chandler and the team visit the christening of Miles’ daughter, but they are soon back at work dealing with another murder case when a fox is seen running through Whitechapel with a...

Aycliffe Today’s resident chef Debbie Elizabeth serves up a weekly mouthwatering suggestion specially for our readers. This week… Sweet & Sour Pork 1lb Pork Pieces marinated in: ½ teaspoon salt ½ tablespoon Chinese wine ½ tablespoon light Soya sauce 1 egg yolk beaten 2 tablespoons water        mixed well 1...

By Martin Walker Darlington’s game at home to Luton Town has been re-arranged. The Quakers were due to take on the Hatters in a Blue Square Bet Premier fixture at the Northern Echo Arena on Saturday February 25. But due to Luton’s involvement in the FA Trophy, the fixture has had to be rescheduled. It’s now due to be played...

By Martin Walker A woman was treated in Darlington Memorial Hospital after a road traffic accident near Newton Aycliffe on Monday morning. The accident, involving a Suzuki Jimny, happened at about 7am on the A1 South-bound carriageway, about half-a-mile from junction 59 (the main turn off for Aycliffe). Emergency services attended the...

Firemen had to use cutting equipment to release a man from a car after a collision in Aycliffe. Two cars collided at Silverdale Place just after 5pm on Saturday. Firefighters were called to the scene and had to use specialist cutting equipment to release one of the drivers.  ...

Glen Robertson continues his series of ‘Ask Yer Dad’ features – this week, it’s Toon legend Peter Beardsley… There are few more revered footballers on Tyneside than Peter Beardsley. The Geordie-born attacker had two immensely successful spells at St. James’ Park, endearing himself to two different generations of the Toon...

By Martin Walker Plans to refurbish the old Thrislington building into an exciting new indoor football complex are due to be discussed next week. A firm named 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...

Newton Aycliffe’s derby at home to Shildon in the Northern League tomorrow has been postponed. Unsurprisingly, the Moore Lane Park pitch was deemed unplayable this afternoon due to snow and frost. The re-arranged date will be announced ASAP.  ...

By Martin Walker Police are hunting thieves who stole expensive allow wheels from a car in Aycliffe during last night. Now our Neighbourhood Policing Team are appealing for witnesses to catch the villains. A Ford Focus Zetec ’08 plate had all its alloy wheels stolen from it between 11.30pm last night and 7.30am today. The car was...