August 10, 2026
Walkies’ through galleries is a must for all dog lovers
In an occasional column, Dorothy Blundell takes a sideways look at the collections of The Bowes Museum where she is a volunteer…. THERE are dogs almost everywhere you look in…
Mums plan day of jubilee jollity and fun
A GROUP of mums is planning to bring their community closer together by staging events and activities, starting with the Queen’s platinum jubilee. The six women are part of Butterknowle…
Coach who taught dale to swim dies at 87
A SWIMMING coach who helped thousands of Teesdale children take the plunge, has died aged 87. Daphne White, formerly of Teesdale Road, Startforth, passed away at Springfield Court Nursing Home,…
Praise for moving tale on effects of dementia
THE Castle Players’ production of Always By Your Side was warmly praised for its moving story of the effects of dementia, at a special performance at The Hub. The playlet,…
