Barnard Castle remain top of the table despite suffering their first Premier Division defeat of the season.

Magnificent Barnard Castle overcame a quality Richmondshire side in the U17 Junior Division (West) this week.

Chickens being kept in back gardens and overgrown green spaces are being blamed for a rat infestation in Startforth.

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a friendly and well-established NFU Mutual Agency serving the local community in Barnard Castle.