Eight dale people were invited to Buckingham Palace earlier this month to celebrate earning their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award.

UTASS (Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services) has reached a key milestone, marking 25 years since the charity first opened a premises in Middleton-in-Teesdale.

Permission has been granted for the demolition of a hut behind Gainford Primary School.

ROYAL HONOUR: Barnard Castle twins Alisha and Tia Bell at Windsor Castle to collect their Kings Scout Award, inset