June 21, 2026
Ancient and modern meet in a blaze of colour for exhibition
ELECTRONIC technology and modern methods have been intertwined with classic pieces from The Bowes Museum collection for a unique exhibition. The Journey in Colour opened earlier this month and is…
Forestry officials ‘open to negotiation’ over access row
A BITTER five-year dispute over rights of access to Hamsterley Forest is nearing a conclusion after the intervention of Teesdale’s MP. Forest residents have been at loggerheads with Forestry England…
Thrills and spills as Gainford hosts fun day
ORGANISERS of Gainford’s annual fun day pulled out all the stops on Saturday for what will be their final event. Organisers Geoff and Sue Taylor announced their retirement from the…
Confident Chloe packs a punch to claim Scottish taekwondo title
A DALE teenager has been crowned a Scottish taekwondo champion after only two years in the sport. Chloe Simpson, from Cockfield, fought her way to the under-14 title during the…














