June 1, 2026
Volunteer gardeners sought to tackle museum grounds
VOLUNTEER gardeners are looking to recruit more helpers to keep the grounds of The Bowes Museum in shape.Started two years ago the 12-strong group has been cutting back overgrown ivy,…
Life in the fast lane for teenage rally driver
A TEENAGE rally driver from Eggleston is hoping to make a name for himself this year after excelling in his debut season.Oliver Waggett only qualified to take part in the…
Bypass plan will destroy our farm and livelihood’
A PROPOSAL for a Toft Hill bypass is facing opposition because it will cut through several farms.Under the plans, a re-routed A68 would cut through six fields, of which five…
Sadness as butcher moves out of village
STAINDROP’S only butcher has described how heart wrenching it has been to tell villagers he is moving shop Simon and Amanda Hill, of Simon’s Butchers, have been running the shop…
