Astley’s on the run to raise cash for Prostate Cancer Research

Astley’s on the run to raise cash for Prostate Cancer Research

ByMartin PaulFeb 26, 20243 min read

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

We’re here to help, police tell pupils

ByMartin PaulFeb 25, 20242 min read

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 ‘should have public artwork’

ByMartin PaulFeb 23, 20242 min read

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’

Singing for joy brings health benefits’

ByMartin PaulFeb 18, 20242 min read

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,…