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A DISABLED volunteer Scout leader was given the best Christmas gift she could have wished for – news a custom-built ...

A DALE woman’s dedication to helping people be more active in nature has been recognised. Lucy Brenkley, from Barnard Castle, ...

A SERIES of advent soup lunches organised for Christian Aid raised more than £650. Organisers were delighted by the response ...

THE entrance to Barnard Castle’s 12th century fortress has been given a face-lift with the installation of new, custom-built ...

BUDDING young farmers are being offered the chance to bid for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enter the industry – thanks ...

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW: Peter Snow, of Vic Young Ltd hands the keys to the community transport bus to Grace ...

A COUNTY councillor is backing a campaign to get a pedestrian crossing in Staindrop. Frustrated parish councillors in the ...

Campaigners’ delight at £436k to rebuild village hall, Heart-start kit targeted by vandals, BEM in New Year’ honours leaves Lucy feeling good, Primary school’s top class effort recognised, Plus a ...

A POPULAR samba band that has rocked at community events since it was formed 11 months ago is on the hunt for new members. The Ravensworth-based Ovinos Samba band in their signature bright orange and ...

STAFF at an upper dale GP surgery have been overwhelmed by the generosity of residents since launching their community gift tree as a way to support vulnerable members of the community. The tree, in ...

A HORSE transportation service fit for a future king, has proved a big hit with local equestrians. Former Grenadier Guard Dec Newton, from Woodland, is no stranger to looking after and transporting ...