May 30, 2026
Farewell to Barnard Castle priest ‘Rev Sarah’ as she heads to pastures…
A POPULAR priest who helped guide Barnard Castle through the coronavirus pandemic will be bidding the town farewell next month.The Revd Sarah Cliff arrived as curate to St Mary’s Church…
Innovative training scheme plans more work in the dale
FOUR village venues in Teesdale enjoyed a spruce up during the past year thanks to a scheme that offers on-the-job-training for aspiring decorators.Along with village halls in Copley, Winston, Ingleton…
Animal sanctuary in limbo as bird flu crisis deepens
UNCERTAINTY surrounds the future of the dale’s last remaining animal sanctuary after it was forced to close due to an outbreak of avian flu.More than 400 birds were destroyed after…
Hampers to help families cope with cost of living crisis
EVERY family with a child at Evenwood Primary School has been given a special hamper to help them cope with current cost of living challenges.Some 60 families, regardless of their…
