About 40 people attended a hastily-convened public meeting following the submission of a planning application for a £32m tourist development at Hamsterley Forest.

An upper dale farmer has expressed his relief after councillors backed a proposal to extend a bed and breakfast service… for pigs.

A Stainton consultant has been recognised as the country’s top energy manager.

Police say they will support efforts to improve traffic safety in Staindrop – but won’t act on “unreliable” evidence to crack down on speeding motorists.