UNCERTAINTY surrounds the future of the dale’s last remaining animal sanctuary after it was forced to close due to an outbreak of avian flu.More than 400 birds were destroyed after…

A FUN sweep on the recent World Cup has provided a timely cash boost for a food bank operating in the dale.Regulars at The Old Well, in Barnard Castle, each…

THE executive head teacher of Teesdale School has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours list.Dr Janice Gorlach led the team which turned the fortunes of the school…

A CHANCE encounter in a Barnard Castle pub led to a Teesdale artist illustrating an American author’s best-selling book.Three years ago, Leonardo Casey, from Barnard Castle, was having a quiet…