July 22, 2026
Travellers moved on after illegally setting up camp on beauty spot
AUTHORITIES have been praised for swiftly moving on an illegal traveller encampment on the Demesnes, in Barnard Castle.Neighbours feared a repeat of last year when the entry of one caravan…
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…
