A MAN whose christening party was held in Gainford’s Cross Keys pub has become its new landlord. Louis Jerrom re-opened the pub on Friday, fulfilling a lifelong ambition. The philosophy…

NINE people and a dog gave up their time to help rid a dale beauty spot of invasive Himalayan balsam. Hoards of the plants were pulled out alongside the waterways…

A 96-YEAR-OLD village hall will be a much warmer and brighter place this winter thanks to new rafters and modern ceiling work. Hutton Magna Village Hall’s dark ceiling has been…

THE first of two parish nurses to serve in Teesdale and Weardale was commissioned last week. The nurses, who are part of the Parish Nursing Ministries UK scheme, will be…