THE first post-lockdown live music performance at Scarth Hall, in Staindrop, will see the return of a popular four-piece band next month.Hot Club du Nord – made up of Emma…

SCHOOL leavers from Gainford Primary School have been praised for the way they have braved an extremely challenging year.Traditionally, the school hosts its leavers ceremony at St Mary’s Church which…

ORGANISERS of Startforth Community Cafe are looking forward to welcoming customers back when they reopen their doors on Monday, August 2.The cafe, which operates out of the village’s community centre,…

A COMMUNITY garden has brought residents in Barnard Castle together during lockdown and has been hailed “an amazing success” .The garden was originally given to Marwood Parish Council by Taylor…