Immerse yourself in the world of birds, exploring avian symbolism in art and trace its significance across time and cultures when the latest exhibition at The Bowes Museum opened on…

A NEW scheme to tackle rural crime was launched by Durham Police at Utass (Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services). Backed by £205,000, two new Ruralwatch co-ordinators and a dedicated intelligence…

Making the headlines this week: Parish council reduces services to community to zero, but almost doubles its tax; Woman dies while trying to rescue dog; Prison watchdog chairman appeals from…

Making the headlines this week… Angry Barney businesses lose trade during repeated power cuts; Lack of ‘lollipop’ crossing patrol putting Toft Hill children’s lives at risk; Annie marks 100th birthday, attributes…