July 2, 2026
Flora and Fauna: A useful nuisance
Elder Sambucus nigraELDER is a shrub or small tree of the honeysuckle family that can grow up to 30 feet high. It is found in woodland, scrub and, like nettles,…
Search in on for conservation chamption
THE search is on for nature lovers who have made a difference to the conservation of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).The AONB Partnership has opened nominations…
Test Drive: Audi Q7
Ian Lamming discovers that the new Audi Q7 really delivers FINALLY, it’s sold and to a lovely young couple, just starting up, who restore my faith in human nature. I…
Young hockey stars called up for county
ASPIRING hockey players are celebrating after a series of prestigious county call-ups.In total, 54 pupils from Barnard Castle School have been selected to for County Durham in age groups ranging…














