Making the news in a busy week…
A hospital at the centre of a care scandal has been sold and could be turned into housing if plans get the go-ahead
Meet the couple who invited an entire village to their wedding bash
Hundreds of people singed up in support of a Post Office campaign to retain vital services
A Barney cafe is echoing the calls of many businesses for customers to keep using cash
Trainee reporter Sam Alexander explains why he is making the most of his second chance at life
Volunteers are being sought to join a group which will provide Barnard castle’s first line of defence in times of flooding
A Barney butcher is in the running for an industry award after completying her 18-month apprenticeship
It was A levels results week – find out how our students got on at Teesdale School, Barnard Castle School and QE Sixth Form in Darlington
We’ve pictures from Romaldkirk Fair, Dalton and Gayles produce show, Hutton Magna Open gardens and Brough Show
In sport, Barningham CC’s bid for the A division title in the Darlington and District League is over after the club was docked 90 points for fielding ineligible players
Barnard Castle FC is continuing to improve facilities at its Tens Field ground
Plus… three pages of what’s on and the events guide; a preview of the Bowes Show in rural news; readers’ letters; family notices; community nes and much more
All in this week’s paper, out from today
