Friends of a much-loved Teesdale firefighter have raised more than £5,000 towards his funeral.

Renewed calls for speed restrictions on the A66 have been made following another fatal accident.

Staff at a busy roadside cafe fear the loss of two outside domes will have a devastating impact on the business’s future. 

Comedian Dom Joly is coming to Barnard Castle as part of his Trigger Happy TV, the 25th Anniversary Tour.