Residents have formed a campaign group to fight the “inappropriate industrialisation” they claim would be caused by a large wind farm planned for moorland on the edge of Teesdale.

A parish council is so flush with cash it will not be putting up the tax it charges residents, despite expecting a lower income next year.

A bold, new way of presenting the story of The Bowes Museum and the couple who founded it is taking shape inside the magnificent 19th century venue.

A popular dale caravan site and farm shop has been given permission for a significant expansion plan after four years of waiting.