Bob the black Labrador is a very special dog. Sometimes seen on the streets of Barnard Castle, he’s the only therapy dog in Britain working directly with rough sleepers.

Big-hearted crafters have stitched together more than 20 knitted blankets for youngsters in need.

Due to the overwhelming support of its members, Barnard Castle Working Men’s Club will not be closing its doors for good.

A Barnard Castle man has escaped a prison term after pleading guilty to attempted sexual assault in the ladies’ toilet of a local pub while drunk.