THE closure of an historic bridge and the beauty of a church’s beautiful stained-glass windows have inspired an open day that hopes to reveal more of a village’s history. Visitors…

AN upper dale couple have been recognised for their traditional farming methods and encouraging biodiversity. Paul and Jen Johnson, from Hardword, earned the North Pennines National Landscapes’ prestigious high nature…

A DOZEN community venues across the dale are set to get a spruce-up as part of a project offering young people an opportunity to get into a trade. The unique…

CELEBRATED botanist Dr Margaret Bradshaw has vowed to march on after finishing an epic 220-mile fundraising walk at the age of 98. A small crowd of supporters gathered at her…