Lesser Celandine Ficaria verna, (formerly Ranunculus ficaria)OFTEN the first truly wild plant to flower in our damp woods, banks and gardens, the lesser celandine carpets the ground closely and delights…

BARNARD Castle Farmers’ Market has been pipped for the top spot in a national competition.However, organisers of the popular monthly event say taking part in the Farm Retail Association (FRA)…

HEALTH and safety concerns have been raised about the state of stiles on popular public footpaths in the upper dale.Middleton-in-Teesdale Walkers are Welcome group’s annual review on the condition of…

A BEEF, arable and poultry farmer from the Teesdale area has been appointed the NFU’s new county chairman for North Riding and Durham and he says he could not be…