September 26, 2026
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…
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…
