TOP GEAR: Headteacher Nicky Wright, Edge Hotel landlady Fiona Coastworth and Amit Kumar, from Cummins, with the year 5 group

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

CABINETS OF CURIOSITY: Collection curator Joe Kinsey and learning manager Alia Cruz were using special museum vacs when they carried out cleaning work...

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.

Barnard Castle Football Club dugout

THE chap in the car park did not inspire confidence. He had fished all morning to no avail. “I haven’t...

Barnard Castle Angling Club trophy winners

Rachel Tweddle and Ian Kirkbride during the Christmas Lights switch on parade

Fundraisers with a £100,000 cheque for Cancer Research