A POPULAR former martial arts instructor who thought he was filling for a class was instead given a surprise birthday...

PUPILS at Cotherstone School wowed audiences when they staged two outdoor performances of the musical, Treachery at Traitor's Quay. Set in...

THERE'S a real treat for jazz fans when Emily Bacon brings her Good Time Gang back to the region this...

A CHARITY set up to help people in Teesdale held an afternoon full of thrills and spills.Some 18 teams braved...

DARLINGTON'S Hippodrome is throwing open its doors throughout August for activities including live music, theatre tours, craft, dance and drama...

VISITORS are being invited to experience the tranquil beauty of a garden in Killerby this weekend.The grounds of Woodside are...

INTERNATIONAL brass bands have entertained primary school children across the dale as part of an annual county-wide festival.Durham Brass sees...

FOREST of Teesdale Primary School gave their leavers a rousing send off with an assembly and barbecue.Family and school supporters...

Some of the headlines making this week's paper, which also includes a 16-page farming pullout:A major fundraising drive is being...

School sportsCHILDREN from eight different dale primary schools enjoyed taking part in a sports festival at Staindrop Academy.The children, who...