There has been widespread sadness in Teesdale following the death of “Barney legend” Denis ‘Denny’ Raine.

There are half a dozen Bentleys parked in a row and I’m endeavouring to choose which one to drive.

Scores of former pupils, some travelling from around the world, returned to their old school to hear about its plans for the future.

Yet another delay to the restoration of Whorlton Bridge has left long-suffering villagers angry and frustrated.