Youngsters make a big splash at upper dale river dipping session

Youngsters make a big splash at upper dale river dipping session

ByMartin PaulAug 11, 20221 min read

CHILDREN enjoyed a spot of river dipping in the latest Wild Wednesday session at Bowlees Visitor Centre. The events held during the school holidays are presented by the North Pennines…

Ancient carved stone ‘without precedence’

Ancient carved stone ‘without precedence’

ByMartin PaulAug 9, 20223 min read

AN ancient carved stone discovered during excavations for an extension at Wycliffe’s St Mary’s Church has features never previously seen by experts. The stone is the base of a large…

Youngsters go wild over dale’s peat bogs

Youngsters go wild over dale’s peat bogs

ByMartin PaulAug 7, 20221 min read

THE sensitive but important peat bogs of the North Pennines came under the spotlight during the first Wild Wednesday session of the summer in upper Teesdale. Presented by the North…

Charity race is a £7,000 success

Charity race is a £7,000 success

ByMartin PaulAug 7, 20222 min read

AN inaugural Cotherstone 5km charity race has been hailed a success. The event was organised by residents Peter Kirkman and Robert Johnson and raised about £7,000 to be divided between…