Barnard Castle’s high street is getting a major boost thanks to new activities, including a parkrun, an enhanced Christmas display and exciting international exhibitions planned by The Bowes Museum.

Two Dale women have admitted causing unnecessary suffering to a host of horses and dogs in their care.

A nationally renowned comedian might be behind a Barney pub’s inclusion of the latest edition of the Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) Good Beer Guide for the first time.

A Dale youngster has followed a family tradition by racing his banger at Barford Race Track for the first time.