Peter Darby’s small holding off Horse Close Lane in Trimdon Colliery was set on fire, a possible arson attack, on Boxing Day damaging all that was inside it.

The funeral of Barry Tarn takes place involving a convoy of lorries from his home in Trimdon village to the Wear Valley Crematorium.

The Butterwick Hospice Santa Run takes place at Hardwick Park, Sedgefield.

School children take part in the annual Sedgefield Dash held at Hardwick Hall.

Brexit Secretary David Davis chats with farmers during a visit to Bishopton in Co Durham.

Secretary of state for culture, media and sport Karen Bradley places a bet during a visit to Sedgefield Racecourse.

Hardwick Live music event at Hardwick Hall near Sedgefield. Sharleen Spiteri of Texas.

The Miss Durham competition at Sedgefield Racecourse. Contestant Jessica Plummer discovers she has made the final seven.

Image to go with an article on scouts launching a volunteer recruitment drive and trying to raise money to extend the hut in Sedgefield. Members of the Beavers play a tyre wressling game.