June 14, 2026
Owner’s plea to demolish dilapidated ex-school ‘before it collapses’
AN urgent plea has been made to county planners to allow demolition of the arson-hit former St Peter’s school building in Gainford after warnings it is in danger of imminent…
Busy end of season for Sunday football teams
Wear Valley Sunday LeagueIT’S been a busy few weeks since park football recommenced since the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, with teams now playing at least twice a week to complete…
It’s a fresh start for Barnard Castle Town Council
THE newly-elected members of Barnard Castle Town Council are promising a fresh start after a host of new faces were voted onto the group.Last year’s mayor John Blissett lost his…
Firm was paid £5,000 for work that was never done
PARISH councillors have been warned they may have to write off a debt of almost £5,000 owed to them.Cockfield Parish Council was successful in gaining a county court judgement against…














