THE town council has given up official responsibility for Barney’s Poppy Appeal.In April, Cllr Laura Drew tabled a motion to give the appeal to another group because of the burden…

This week’s Teesdale Mercury is out now: Friends rally round to raise thousands of pounds for mental health charities as George, 17, fights for his life in a coma. Kinninvie…

BARNARD Castle town councillors will meet highways officers to discuss the impact of “super lorries” driving through the town.New laws mean articulated lorry trailers up to 61ft long are now…

KINNINVIE crossroads will be closed to northbound motorists for 18 months while Durham County Council carries out safety changes – and officials say they are considering making the closure permanent. …