The erection of a polytunnel and shepherd’s hut in Cockfield might have destroyed archaeological evidence of an historic moat, county planners have said.

A popular dale caravan site and farm shop has been given permission for a significant expansion plan after four years of waiting.

Trustees of a Gaunless Valley community centre say they may have to shut the venue after having their parish council funding slashed.

Plans to increase parking charges in Barnard Castle have been condemned by the town’s mayor.