July 18, 2026
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…
TikTok clips to tackle town dog mess misery
CHILDREN’S ideas are the inspiration for many of the proposals put forward for a campaign to tackle dog fouling in Barnard Castle.A town council group formed to look into the…
