This week’s paper is out now – here’s what is making the news.
Warning over gangs, violence, attacks on officers, shortage of staff and drugs at Deerbolt Prison.
North Pennines AONB Partnership calls for an end to heather burning on blanket bog in the dale.
Councillors to vote on giving themselves a pay rise.
Council tax rise on the cards for Barnard Castle.
‘We’d would be shot at dawn if we approved £10 Witham tax’ - town council rejects plea from arts centre to impose charge on town households.
Farwell to one of the last WW2 DLI soldiers – George Iceton from Barnard Castle.
Tributes to former Second World War codebreaker.
On the hunt for aliens at Forest of Teesdale School – picture.
Queen recognises pupils’ good work at St Mary’s primary school, Barnard Castle.
Dancers put The Bowes Museum in the spotlight.
Worries over bungalow shortage.
Moving on: The photographer who showed off beauty of dale to the rest of the UK.
Hero Anna Kelton’s memory lives on as she is nominated for award.
Working flat out to open post office in Gainford… and Cotherstone post office is a regional finalist in the “rural oscars”.
India Pentland surges to victory at county cross country event.
Plus letters, farming, community news, what’s on, Remember When, sport and much more.
