Aycliffe Today

1 week ago | aycliffetoday.co.uk | Martin Walker

Newton Aycliffe’s playoff push continues. They sit fourth with just three games remaining of the season. Their last home game sees the visit of second place Dunston on Easter Monday (21st) at 1pm. Before that, Brian Atkinson’s side make the long trip down to second bottom Sherwood Colliery on Saturday before ending the season at fellow strugglers Ossett on 26 April. Cleethorpes Town have already been crowned champions. The teams in 2nd to 5th places will playoff for the remaining promotion place.

1 week ago | aycliffetoday.co.uk | Martin Walker

The 2025 Aycliffe Make Your Mark Awards will take place at Hardwick Hall Hotel in three weeks. And the organisers have confirmed its host for the evening – popular BBC Tees radio presenter Gary Philipson. During his radio career, Gary has been a gardening expert, touchside football reporter and now the MFC Matchday Fanzone host at Middlesbrough FC games. He was also the presenter, for five years, of the Late Night Zoo phone-in on TFM.

1 week ago | aycliffetoday.co.uk | Martin Walker

By Paul BlytheA round-up of Newton Aycliffe Juniors Action…W/E 09/03/2025Under 8’s Blues – Travelled to Saltburn and played some great football, with Jude providing both assists for Nate. POTM and opposition POTM went to Lennox. PPOTM was Nate. Under 9’s Reds – Entertained Cleveland Juniors in a thrilling game with goals from Thomas (2) and Fox. POTM was Orig who was outstanding in goal, whilst Leo picked up PPOTM for his performance.

1 week ago | aycliffetoday.co.uk | Martin Walker

The spring sunshine added the perfect seasoning to a weekend full of food and family fun at this year’s Bishop Auckland Food Festival. Thousands of people flocked to Bishop Auckland town centre for the return of one of the region’s biggest food festivals, for two days of entertainment, cookery demonstrations, workshops and, of course, food.

2 weeks ago | aycliffetoday.co.uk | Martin Walker

County Durham residents are being offered support to start working in social care. County Durham Care Academy, which is run by Durham County Council, is launching another ‘Pathways to Careers’ programme later this month, to help people develop the skills needed for the sector. The free course, which is delivered part-time by DurhamLearn, is designed to help learners explore the different opportunities available to them that best match their skills and interests.