October 9, 2026
Hula-hoops have Gainford primary kids in a spin
CHILDREN at Gainford Primary School enjoyed a PE class with a difference last week learning to hula-hoop.Tracey Davison, of Hoopstarz, visited the school on Monday to teach them a bunch…
Row over Card Factory’s sign in Barnard Castle
A CARD company has been allowed to keep its illuminated sign despite concerns about it being too “tacky” for Barnard Castle’s historic high street.There are fears that giving permission to…
Teesdale country estate goes on market for £1.8m
A SMALL sporting estate in Teesdale has come on the market for the first time in 100 years at a price of £1.8million.Estate agents say Park House Estate, which was…
Horatio’s great escape: Tortoise found after three weeks on the run… he…
AN adventurous tortoise who spent three weeks on the run has been found safe and sound after eluding search efforts that included sniffer dogs.Kathy and Dave Palmer, of Startforth, had…
