A NEW lease for a village playground that has been closed for more than a year could be ready to sign this month. Gainford Activity Park, situated on land owned…

TWO of Barnard Castle’s county councillors took their place in the spotlight when a new performance area at the town’s arts complex was unveiled. Cllrs Richard Bell and Ted Henderson…

THE transformation of a historic chapel into a vibrant community shop, cafe and heritage centre has received a timely funding boost. The Cotherstone Old Chapel Project, has launched its second…

A CENTRE created to act as a catalyst for enterprise in Teesdale celebrated its 25th anniversary last month with a party to mark the occasion. Enterprise House, on Harmire Industrial…