TRACTOR THEFT: A vintage David Brown tractor has been stolen from the Little Livery, Barnard Castle, overnight between March 14 and 15. Police say there was a possible sighting of the vehicle on the main A688 near Raby Castle, at Staindrop, in the early hours of March 15. Anyone with information should contact Barnard Castle Police on 101.

INTERNET SAFETY: Barnard Castle Police have visited two schools in Teesdale to talk to pupils about safety issues connected to using the internet. Officers visited Ingleton Primary and later spoke to children at Green Lane Primary, Barnard Castle.