A permanent banking hub will be established in Barnard Castle “in a matter of months”, ending strong rumours to the contrary.

“Shocked and honoured” was Lucy Brenkley’s reaction when she discovered she’d been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List.

A business cooked up during the Covid lockdown is celebrating five successful years.

Barnard Castle’s county councillor is calling for the town to have a dedicated police officer because of anti-social behaviour during the annual traveller migration.