A Teesdale parish council wants to know why a home that could have been used for social housing has been auctioned off.

Campaigners hope a new attempt to introduce a 30mph speed limit in a Teesdale village will be successful.

Observant visitors have noticed that a chunk of the rock face of High Force waterfall has collapsed into the River Tees.

Two dale venues have been listed as among the top four wedding venues in the North East.