May 20, 2026
Runners trot along to Barton and help raise cash for hospice
AthleticsSOME 13 members of Teesdale Athletics Club travelled to Barton, near Darlington, to take part in the annual McTaggart Trot. The race is organised by Darlington Harriers and raises valuable…
Doorstep Santa proves a hit with children in upper dale
SANTA and his band of elf helpers battled against high winds and snow as they called in on 74 children in upper Teesdale in a pre-Christmas visit last month.Prior to…
Mum and daughter triumph in Startforth lights competition
A STARTFORTH woman with a rare eye condition which makes her extremely sensitive to light has won first place in a village Christmas contest.Mother and daughter Lynn Adamson and Joanne…
Santa drops in on Startforth’s Christmas party
YOUNGSTERS in Startforth enjoyed an early visit from Father Christmas when they attended a festive party organised by the parish council.The party, at the village’s community centre, couldn’t be held…
