Trustees of a Gaunless Valley community centre say they may have to shut the venue after having their parish council funding slashed.

Plans to increase parking charges in Barnard Castle have been condemned by the town’s mayor.

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.