June 21, 2026
Pupils join campaign to persuade dog owners to pick up after pets
CHILDREN are throwing their support behind an anti-dog fouling drive in Gainford. Pupils from Gainford Primary School heard from campaigner Evie Hole-Todd that one in ten people do not pick…
New-look social club ‘is not all flat caps and whippets’
A SOCIAL club’s new committee members are hoping their recently-refurbished facility will attract more footfall through the door. Officers are now offering free use of the meeting room at Hamsterley…
Red Bull racers from Staindrop ‘can’t wait to do it all over…
A DARING family has raised more than £500 for the region’s air medics by taking part in the infamous Red Bull Soapbox Race. Stephen Wailes along with daughters Stephanie, Jessica…
Back in business after four-year covid battle
A POPULAR physiotherapist is re-opening his clinic in a new venue after a four-year hiatus forced by long-covid. Paul Eddy ran a thriving practice at Harmire Enterprise Park for 15…
