Record-breaking 12 months for tree planting volunteers

Record-breaking 12 months for tree planting volunteers

ByMartin PaulMay 3, 20222 min read

MORE than 3,000 trees have been planted across the dale during the past year by an environmental group, despite having part of the year disrupted by Covid-19. Trees For Teesdale…

Mary helped overcome mental health ‘stigma’

Mary helped overcome mental health ‘stigma’

ByMartin PaulMay 2, 20222 min read

TRIBUTES have been paid to a psychiatric nurse who did much for the mental health of people in Teesdale, particularly young people. Mary Allinson, who set up the social and…

Groundwork has been a labour of love for Robert

Groundwork has been a labour of love for Robert

ByMartin PaulMay 2, 20223 min read

A POPULAR footpath has been transformed from an overgrown wilderness into a neat and colourful floral display thanks to an OAP’s three-year effort. Robert Furness travels from Eggleston each day,…

Become a Weekend Warrior to improve your health and fitness

Become a Weekend Warrior to improve your health and fitness

ByMartin PaulMay 1, 20221 min read

A WEEKLY fitness group set up by a new mum as a way to get back into shape is taking off in Woodland. More than 20 people have signed up…