Tributes to Thomas Brown after Sunday's motorbike tragedy

This week’s paper leads with the tragic loss of Thomas Brown, from Marwood, who sadly died at a motorbiking event on Sunday. His family pay a touching tribute to him.

Other headlines:

Irresponsible BBC slammed for waterfall dive.

Middleton-in-Teesdale carnival queen and attendants – special picture.

Care firm responds after inspectors put it in ‘special measures’.

End of an era as town’s gun shop announces closure.

Rural pupils to lose as much as £2,500 each, says MP.

Fab five on their bikes for Cancer Research.

Another village hall committee warns: Use it or lose it.

MPs get to see the reality of life for hill farmers.

Top marks for upper dale chippie.

After four decades, town GP retires.

Election preview – county council and town council. What the candidates have to say.

Plus a lively letters page, community news, what’s on and in-depth sport including a classy cup triumph for Barney FC.