This week's paper is on the shelves and making the news this week:
Fears have been voiced that scrapping free parking after 2pm in Durham County Council's two car parks in Barnard Castle will damage trade
A popular PC has handed in his warrant card after patrolling the dale for more than 15 years
Good news in Gainford, where a 25 year lease on a disused play area has been agreed and plans are in the pipeline for the equipment to be refurbished
The former head chef at the Coach House cafe, Eggleston Hall, has taken over Rumours, in Middleton-in-Teesdale
The Castle Players are revving up for their winter tour of local venues
There's the chance to win a bird box in tis month's Down to Earth gardening column
In sport, Raby Castle CC officials are celebration after planning permission was granted for a £200,000 scheme to improve facilities at the club
Almost 100 tractors took part in a Christmas Eve run in the Gaunless Valley raises more than £5,700 for local schools and Cockfield Junior Football Club
We reflect on a news-packed 2023 with our review of the year
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