June 17, 2026
New complaint for garage after dispute ‘resolved’
Just when a long-standing Staindrop business believed it had finally resolved a dispute with residents of a newly-built adjoining housing estate, fresh complaints have been lodged with county officers.
Barn owl tale takes flight in new book
The story of the life of a barn owl from Teesdale has been told in a new book.
Natural history
Teesdale has inspired many. Yet it is Dr Margaret Bradshaw, at 100, who still leads the way to safeguard the area’s extraordinary rare flora
London calling
From circus dancer to radio presenter, Emma Hignett’s path to becoming the capital’s iconic voice was full of lucky breaks.














