“Shocked and honoured” was Lucy Brenkley’s reaction when she discovered she’d been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List.

A business cooked up during the Covid lockdown is celebrating five successful years.

Barnard Castle’s county councillor is calling for the town to have a dedicated police officer because of anti-social behaviour during the annual traveller migration.

A dog owner from Barnard Castle is urging others to join the volunteering team at Dogs Trust Darlington.