June 21, 2026
PC Dave’s passion was for policing the dale
A POPULAR police officer who has served Teesdale for more than 15 years is handing in his warrant card today. PC David Williamson, who covered a large area from Woodland…
£1,800 raised in memory of ‘inspirational’ Margaret
A COFFEE morning in memory of an inspirational upper dale woman has raised more than £1,800 for cancer research fundraisers. Margaret Thompson, who continued to impress friends and family with…
An eye for design impresses Bishop Paul
DESIGNS by four children from Gainford Primary School appeared on the Bishop of Durham’s annual Christmas card. The Rt Revd Paul Butler visited Gainford just before then end of last…
Farmers’ big brekky boosts funds
TWO farmers’ breakfasts in support of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) proved to be sell-out successes. The annual events, at Sam Turner and Sons, near Piercebridge, are a highlight…














