NINE former members of staff at an independent hospital in County Durham are to appear in court in relation to allegations of abuse. Six men and three women have been…

A LAYBY won’t be extended in a dale village, despite damage to vehicles and verges, after county officials ruled it could have “detrimental effect” on road safety. Startforth Parish Council…

HMS Ravensworth has finally been sunk. The popular playground pirate ship at the small village primary school has been replaced with a modern climbing frame after a lengthy fundraising campaign.…

CITIZENS Advice is to be offered free use of an office in the headquarters of Barnard Castle Town Council in an effort to keep the lifeline service in the town.…