Today, the old NatWest premises in Barnard Castle looks like any other late Victorian bank, closed and unwanted, its dark and forbidding ...

The plan is for 10 new hubs, including in Barnard Castle in County Durham and Cockermouth in Cumbria. Durham County Council says plans for four roads will "improve road safety for all users".

County Durham is bursting with activities for all ages this Easter, offering everything from egg hunts to historical ...

from the likes of Stanhope to Barnard Castle. With this in mind, here is a selection of some of the best (and prettiest) ...