16 Mar 2021 This week's front page An investigation is to be held into the conduct of Barnard Castle's mayor and another senior member of the town council following a complaint to Durham County Council Retired joiner Ken Jordan's bird tables and nest boxes have helped to raise more than £1,000 for the Marie Curie charity 'Levelling up' cash could be used to finance the long-awaited Toft Hill bypass A public meeting Gainford was told the parish council could face financial catastrophe over a legal challenge to plans for new houses in the village A family-run firm of film-makers is in the running for top awards