August 10, 2026
Award-winning cook rises to the challenge
A SCHOOL cook’s inspiring leadership has been recognised at a national award ceremony.Head cook at Green Lane School Lilian Carlington, 74, said she was “shocked but delighted” to be recognised…
Ex-pro Dion swaps cricket whites for chef’s kit in new role at…
Barnard Castle Golf ClubCHEF Dion Wood is hoping for a busy summer in the extensively refurbished clubhouse at Barnard Castle Golf Club. A former professional cricketer from Zimbabwe, he is…
Upper dale farm charity ‘busier than ever’
“WE’RE doing everything we did before – and more.” That’s the message from charity Utass (Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services) to farmers worried that it has cut back on agricultural…
Hitting the headlines this week…
After pulling together in the wake of Storm Arwen, residents in Woodland are now turning their efforts to helping refugees affected by the war in Ukraine We’ve a picture special…
