MAKING NOISE: Sabina Kamall, right, likes to be loud on the Surdo drum

OFFICIALS at Barney’s art centre have introduced a new, optional building levy on all tickets sold for the venue in an effort to fund repairs to the historic building. The…

NEW BEGINNING: Plans have been submitted to convert the former Forest of Teesdale Primary School and school master’s house into family homes

DROP-in sessions with Durham County Council neighbourhood wardens could be made a permanent fixture after initial events were hailed a success. Three drop-in sessions for residents to meet and chat…