A STARTFORTH resident who is lighting up his village has won a Christmas contest.Families and passersby stop and stare in delight at Mike Dack’s display at his home in Stainmore…

OLDER people in Evenwood enjoyed a free festive lunch in the run up to Christmas thanks to the community centre.Turkey and all the trimmings were on the menu on Monday…

SANTA Claus last week paid a special visit to Phoenix Day Care, in Barnard Castle, which tends to adults with special needs. The day was made all the more special…

SCIENTISTS researching ways to beat cancer have said a personal thank you to Teesdale fundraisers who donated £75,000.Last month, the Teesdale branch of Cancer Research handed over £75,000 to the…