A County Durham farmer has begun a novel fundraising campaign – and he doesn’t give a Diddly Squat if people think it’s a load of ‘bull’.

The oldest independent shop still in operation in Middleton-in-Teesdale is preparing for a significant anniversary next year.

Northumbrian Water is set to invest £6.9m in Selset Reservoir.

A striking floral transformation is welcoming visitors to Raby this summer as Castle in Bloom brings colour, texture and scent to the historic building and its grounds.