June 21, 2026
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…
Major works as water firm warns of risk to supply
NORTHUMBRIAN Water has submitted plans to replace a century old water main after warning 18,000 homes could be left without water if it fails.The company is asking county planners for…
New-look upper dale hotel up for regional tourism award
TWO dale businesses have been shortlisted in the prestigious North East Tourism Awards.High Force Hotel is one of three venues to feature in the Small Hotel of the Year category,…
Anger over plans for summer parking ban
COUNTY highways officers insist they will only implement a parking ban on Bridgegate, in Barnard Castle, during the weeks of Appleby Fair migration – despite wanting an order which extends…
