A 86-year-old Raby Castle volunteer is one of 10 finalists vying for VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar title.

Shoppers backed Barney in the run-up to Christmas with many of the town’s traders celebrating a successful festive period.

Two women who admitted multiple animal cruelty offences have had their sentencing moved to crown court because of the severity of their crimes.

Banter and breakfast is on the cards as a trial of a new men’s club gets under way early in the new year.