A PETITION has been launched for a safe crossing point on the busy A688 at Staindrop. The campaign was started by Phoebe Archer who fears for her grandmother Rita’s life…

CHILDREN are throwing their support behind an anti-dog fouling drive in Gainford. Pupils from Gainford Primary School heard from campaigner Evie Hole-Todd that one in ten people do not pick…

There was an early start as Barnard Castle joined in events to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings today (Thursday, June 6). Co-ordinated by the town council, a day…

A SOCIAL club’s new committee members are hoping their recently-refurbished facility will attract more footfall through the door. Officers are now offering free use of the meeting room at Hamsterley…