VILLAGERS in Cotherstone are celebrating after buying the former Methodist chapel, which they plan to transform into a community-run shop, cafe and heritage centre.Following the closure of the village shop…

ROOMS in one of Barnard Castle’s oldest buildings, unseen by the public for more than half a century, will go on show this month.The 500-year-old Blagraves House, previously a restaurant,…

A BUS driver from the dale is gaining his own fame because of his uncanny resemblance to Paul Chuckle, from TV’s Chuckle Brothers.Gainford’s John Simpson has become renowned among his…

A RETIRING pair of upper dale cafe owners have been hailed for their support of those making their village look better.Julie and Cliff Harthill are hanging up their aprons after…