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.

A new era for a much-loved Barney business began at the weekend after Jamie Siddle formally took over Star Cobblers.

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