Ian Lamming takes the latest Audi A6 far from home

Barnard Castle is set to shine brighter than ever as the town prepares for a magical Christmas Lights Switch-On on Friday.

The upper dale’s county representative is calling on people to make their views known about plans for a windfarm at Hope Moor.

A new 33km pipeline has been constructed, connecting a Teesdale water treatment works with communities across the south of County Durham.