June 20, 2026
Villagers seek talks with bishop over future of Startforth Community Centre
HUNDREDS of people have signed a petition to save their village community centre from possible closure. The Church of England wants to change the terms of a trust set up…
Agency answers anglers’ plea for more fish
ANGLERS received the best present they could have asked for when the Environment Agency carried out re-stocking at a popular spot in the grounds of Raby Castle.Some 1,800 young fish,…
Rebecca takes the lead with new venture
A MUM-of-two from the upper dale has launched a dog walking venture to provide a flexible working schedule so she can spend plenty of time with her children.During the pandemic,…
Drama group come up with a cracker of a new show
LOCKDOWN playwriting competitions led to a dale drama group staging its third production in a year for the first time.Rehearsals at Gainford Academy Theatre are in full swing with members…
