PROPOSALS for a massive revamp of facilities at Hamsterley Forest – including an “exhilarating” adventure course, up to 70 holiday cabins and a new cafe – are taking a major…

VOLUNTEER archaeologists are brimming with enthusiasm over some exciting finds made within days of starting an excavation.Roman pottery shards and handmade nails are among the items that have been found…

YOUNG folk from the dale have been honing their tractor and quadbike driving skills through a series of courses.The sessions organised by Utass (Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services), saw Cockfield…

MORE than one in four A level students at Barnard Castle School achieved A* and A grades in this year’s exams.In all, 81 per cent of Barney students achieved A*-C…