August 9, 2026
Hero Scouts help rescue injured biker in Hamsterley Forest
A PAIR of Scouts have earned high praise for coming to the aid of a seriously hurt cyclist in Hamsterley Forest earlier this month.William Hart, 13, and William Clerk, 14,…
Reduced hours for council customer point in Barnard Castle
DURHAM County Council’s customer access point (CAP) at Barnard Castle library will only be open three days a week if new proposals are accepted.It is currently open to the public…
Plan for tax charge on second homes in County Durham
THE county council is to consult on making savings and introducing a premium for second homes.Members of Durham County Council’s cabinet last week discussed the authority’s updated Medium Term Financial…
The darker side to laid back vibes of summer on the river
FISHING THE TEES WITH ANDREW WILKINSON MID-SUMMER is a season for slowing down. The great countryside writer Ronald Blythe, who died aged 100, early this year, wrote: “Summer, for many,…
