This week’s paper is out now and it leads with news of a Durham County Council report on plans for Lidl and Home Bargains in Barnard Castle. Chiefs say the scheme will drive competition, give more choice to residents and help stop millions of pounds leaking out of town.
Other headlines include:
Kids campaign for play park in Butterknowle.
‘Remarkable’ GCSE results – pictures and reaction.
Pride of Teesdale voting pullout.
Pictures from Hamsterley Hoppings.
Historic bridge is smashed by vehicle.
Pair banned from keeping animals after crimes in Evenwood.
Vandals attack play area.
Probe launched after discharge spotted in Tees.
Scheme at Deerbolt is helping prisoners say ‘on yer bike’ to reoffending.
Jehovah’s Witnesses out in force to create first base in Barnard Castle.
Coverage of Romaldkirk Fair.
Plus what’s on, community news, farming, Remember When, and three pages of sport featuring cricket, football and more.
