June 21, 2026
We’re here to help, police tell pupils
CHILDREN at Cotherstone Primary School have been learning about “people who help them” during a series of visits by people with unique professions. Among those to visit have been a…
Staindrop ‘should have public artwork’
STAINDROP’S lack of a work of public art was highlighted during the parish council’s latest meeting. The issue was raised by Cllr Ed Chicken who noted most villages have artwork,…
Singing for joy brings health benefits’
Heartsongs THE success of a women’s singing for wellbeing group started in Barnard Castle has seen it expand to Woodland. The Heartsongs afternoon activity at The Hub, at Shaw Bank,…
High energy bills forces hall to think solar
SOARING energy costs have forced a village hall group to launch a fundraising drive to install solar panels. Butterknowle Village Hall committee needs £26,000 to buy 30 solar panels and…














