In the seismic summer of 1926, politics and sport overlapped in a bitterly-divided nation united by cricket.

People in Gainford have described their fear and shock after a shooting that left a man in a critical condition.

Barnard Castle Rugby Club wants to make the sport available to all schoolchildren in Teesdale.

Adam Irving ripped through the Bill Quay batting, taking 5-36 as the visitors were skittled for just 79.