Thorpe Light Railway’s first open day was a chuffing success with about 120 people enjoying a great day out.

A duo from Butterknowle have been appointed as ambassadors for The Magic Circle.

The Witham’s 180th anniversary weekend brought together community spirit, rich heritage and stories of the future – welcoming new audiences through the doors of its historic building.

A County Durham farm which has been in the same family for six generations has been put up for sale with a guide price of £1.8m.