Making the headlines this week:
Barney’s last bank branch set to close;
Toddler’s health battle inspires family’s fundraising effort;
Tiny parish faces difficult tax decision;
Plans to turn pub into four homes;
Police probe shots fired from car near Hamsterley;
New plan aims to secure Startforth’s development options for the future;
Doug fouling drive launched in Barney;
Toft Hill holiday park built entirely from recycled materials proves a hit;
Gainford’s volunteer gardeners launch in-bloom group;
Plus readers’ letters, puzzles, complete events guide listing, Bob’s quiz and news from the world of sport.
