July 16, 2026
Astley’s on the run to raise cash for Prostate Cancer Research
A PROSTATE cancer survivor from the dale plans to jog a mile a day during March for charity despite suffering from the effects of long Covid. Astley Fenwick, from Stainton,…
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,…














