Treasure IslandThe Witham, Barnard Castle THE Castle Players have opened their annual winter tour, bringing us a different approach to a classic story, for all ages.Over the years they’ve brought…

PLANS to reopen a play park have taken a step forward after £15,000 was set aside for the project with the hope of securing a further £70,000.Gainford Activity Park, situated…

HOPES have been raised that Teesdale’s green waste and community composting service may not close. Rotters Composting, a not-for-profit community project, had announced it would cease collecting garden waste from…

COUNTRYSIDE campaigners have objected to plans to create a luxury wedding venue in a remote part of Teesdale.Blackton Grange Estates has applied for planning permission to transform a barn at…