October 12, 2026
Chairman’s medal for community champ
A DALE activist dedicated to improving his community has been honoured for his efforts. David Kinch, from Whorlton, received Durham County Council’s chairman’s medal – the highest accolade the authority…
Pretty little flower that takes its time
Wood anemone Anemone nemorosa WOOD anemone flowers in March, when a six inch leafy stem emerges from a thin, woody underground rhizome. The leaves are tri-lobed, and bear a single…
Poems raise another £300 for good cause
POEMS inspired by childhood days in Barnard Castle, have raised another £300 for charity. During lockdown Denis Hodgson, who grew up in Barnard Castle but now lives with his wife…
New comedy show by ex-cop will make for an arresting evening
EX-POLICE office turned comedian Alfie Moore will be leading an investigation into what makes Teesdale folk laugh when he performs in Barnard Castle early next month. Well known for his…
