June 1, 2026
Fun event raises cash for poorly children
A FUN event for runners, walkers, horse-riders, cyclists and dog walkers has raised more than £1,000 for a children’s heart charity. Some 130 people took part in the 3k and…
Views aired on future of Middleton church
A CONSULTATION into the future of an historic upper dale church was concluded last week. Grade II listed St Mary’s Church, in Middleton-in-Teesdale, has been closed since dry rot was…
Turnip shy proved a popular attraction
MICKLETON held one of its largest carnivals yet during the Queen’s jubilee weekend. For the first time ever, a large marquee was put up housing nine craft stalls, while there…
Explorers group has day of fun and games
SOME 300 families enjoyed a free jubilee party at Toft Hill’s Explorers Day Care Centre ahead of the bank holiday weekend. Children enjoyed various games with the parents including hook-a-duck,…














