July 22, 2026
Access row could hit plans for visitor centre revamp at Hamsterley Forest
AN accesss row in Hamsterley Forest could hinder the planned upgrade of the visitor centre. People living in the forest say officers did not consult them when a new road…
Rural farm shop raises the steaks
MAINSGILL Farm Shop has been named Yorkshire’s best independent retailer of 2021.The rural store, off the A66 near Ravensworth, also earned a best fresh meat award for its tomahawk steak…
Planners to rule on ‘intrusive’ buildings next to airstrip
THE sudden appearance of a hanger-like structure and a runway at an isolated spot in the dale is to be considered by a county planning committee.The Campaign for the Protection…
Fiddle mat makers extend their reach
A GROUP making fiddle mats for people with dementia are expanding their reach.More than 100 fiddle mats have been distributed to care homes and individuals in Barnard Castle, prompting volunteers…
