A STAINDROP pupil's concern about loneliness in the playground has sparked the creation of a buddy bench.Emily Shepherd, who attends...

A DALE artist's self published book which follows in the footsteps of Arthur Wainwright has won a second national award.Andy...

ONE of Teesdale's biggest employers has unveiled plans to revamp its operation in Evenwood.Evenwood-based CA Group has submitted proposals to...

WHEN it comes to addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, people can count on the children of Montalbo Primary School, in...

A VILLAGE is hoping a new playground will attract more families with children.Whorlton's neighbourhood plan has identified an "imbalance" between...

ONE of Teesdale's most successful open mic sessions is planning a special bash to celebrate its tenth anniversary.Butterknowle Village Hall's...

MEMBERS of a dementia support group enjoyed a two course lunch together thanks to the creative talents of one of...

WEST Auckland may not seem an obvious place to set up an antiques shop, but for Alastair Donaldson it is...

THE memory of a man who brought warmth to hundreds of people in fuel poverty is to be celebrated in...

PREPARATIONS are underway to mark the 30th anniversary of England's first Farmwatch scheme.Teesdale took the lead in fighting rural crime...