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…

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…

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…

DALE mountaineer Alan Hinkes was among the guests at the House of Lords last month to honour the first double amputee to summit Mount Everest. Mr Hinkes, who gained fame…