AN investigation is underway after a firearm was discharged outside a property in Staindrop. At about 9.20pm on Friday, March 29, a vehicle pulled up outside an address in Grice Court…

THE road to becoming North East mayor brought candidates to a chilly Barnard Castle on Friday night. An audience of about 40 was on hand to hear four of the…

THE Bowes Museum’s iconic 250-year-old, life-sized Silver Swan, resumed daily performances this week after being static since 2020. It marks the end of a major restoration and conservation project consisting…

PEOPLE who are struggling after losing a loved one are being offered support through a new grief cafe initiative. Started by Jasmin Kershaw-Vogels, of John Blenkiron & Sons funeral directors,…