A Barnard Castle nursery and daycare centre has enjoyed a double celebration of an excellent inspection report and the opening of a new £40,000 garden area this week.

The Lightning Thief – The Percy Jackson Musical delivered a high‑voltage evening of theatre

The dale’s fell rescue team had a record number of call-outs during 2025.

Several pubs and a social club in and around Teesdale are among the best in the Darlington and North Yorkshire regions according to the Campaign for Real Ale.