HIGH OLD TIME: At 1,154ft, is Woodland’s community Christmas tree the highest in County Durham? Simon Land is posing the question

The Scalextric circuit proved popular at St Mary’s church.

In November 30, 1824, the foundation stone of a new chapel in Middleton-in-Teesdale was laid.

THE chap in the car park did not inspire confidence. He had fished all morning to no avail. “I haven’t touched or seen a fish, nor has anyone else,” he…