July 22, 2026
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…
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,…
