UPPER Teesdale farmer and long-standing regional officeholder Richard Betton has been recognised for his commitment and dedication to his fellow NFU members when he was unveiled as the North East…

CUSTOMERS at a meat stall making its debut at Barnard Castle Farmers’ Market this month were served by one of the best in the business.Josh Huitson was back at work…

Himalayan or Indian Balsam Impatiens glandulifer Touch-me-notTHIS is a statuesque and attractive plant, introduced from India around 1839 by Victorian collectors who were looking for new and exciting garden plants.…

A DEDICATED hedgehog rehabilitation hub is to be opened at Wetheriggs Animal Sanctuary after it rescued scores of the creatures last year.Along with the new facility, the shelter will also…