FORMER Barney mayor John Blissett has revealed why he resisted calls to resign in the wake of an industrial tribunal judgement.Mr Blissett, who this month failed in his bid to…

INVOLVING pupils in decisions which affect the running of their school has earned a dale primary recognition in a national award scheme.In recent months, youngsters at Gainford Primary School have…

AN animal shelter has ambitious plans for a new rehabilitation centre after rescuing and releasing more than 100 hedgehogs in the past year.Among the many injured or struggling animals that…

RESIDENTS in a dale village are being asked to buy into ambitious £200,000 plans to turn a former chapel into a cafe, shop and heritage centre.A group of Cotherstone villagers…