June 21, 2026
End of an era as family-run store prepares to close after more…
AN historic upper dale shop is closing after more than a century of trading. Known as “not just a hardware shop” , J Raine & Son, in Middleton-in-Teesdale, is to…
Landmark to village’s mining heritage is restored to former glory
STAFF at Evenwood firm CA Group gave up their time and expertise to refurbish a village landmark to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The Randolph coal tub was unveiled amid much…
Outdoor sleuths hunt for missing butterflies
CHILDREN learned about the importance of butterflies and moths during the first Wild Wednesday event of the summer holidays last week. Organised by the North Pennines National Landscape, at Bowlees…
Head and deputy bow out at leavers’ service
A SCHOOL leavers’ service was made all the more poignant as pupils not only bade farewell to their year six, but also to four members of staff, including the headteacher.…
