Snakes alive – it’s Leon’s exotic animals

Snakes alive – it’s Leon’s exotic animals

ByMartin PaulApr 3, 20243 min read

A DALE teenager is carving out a niche as an exotic animal showman. Leon Horrocks, from Woodland, started showing strange and unusual reptiles, amphibians and insects, at the age of…

Chat and a cuppa will help healing process

Chat and a cuppa will help healing process

ByMartin PaulMar 27, 20242 min read

PEOPLE who are struggling after losing a loved one are being offered support through a new grief cafe initiative. Started by Jasmin Kershaw-Vogels, of John Blenkiron & Sons funeral directors,…

Celebrating the dale’s environmental stars

Celebrating the dale’s environmental stars

ByMartin PaulMar 26, 20245 min read

Teesdale people are doing fantastic things in their communities on a daily basis. Reporter Martin Paul spoke to some of them whose efforts were recognised during the County Durham Environment…

Domino drive raised £5,400 at ’emotional’ event

Domino drive raised £5,400 at ’emotional’ event

ByMartin PaulMar 25, 20242 min read

A PROSTATE cancer survivor says he has been overwhelmed by the generosity of the upper dale who supported his fundraising drive to help combat the disease. Barry Meeson and his…