Barnard Castle extended their lead at the top of the Premier Division to 22 points following a crucial victory over their main rivals Richmondshire.

Just when a long-standing Staindrop business believed it had finally resolved a dispute with residents of a newly-built adjoining housing estate, fresh complaints have been lodged with county officers.

Owners of a Teesdale pub have been given permission to convert it into a home.

Significant changes are in the pipeline at TCR Hub in Barnard Castle.