June 21, 2026
History society’s loss is archive’s gain
THE Fitzhugh Library has had its archive extended and a new entrance display installed after a local history group folded.Barnard Castle and District History Group ceased operating this year after…
Record-breaking 12 months for tree planting volunteers
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’
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
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,…
