July 8, 2026
Etherley’s rail history to be celebrated at Toft Hill Community Centre
A MINIATURE steam engine is returning home 185 years after it was designed and built in Etherley.The small working model engine, which stands just 49cm tall, is the subject of…
Community share scheme aims to raise £100,000 for village heritage hub
A COMMUNITY group has launched a month-long share scheme to raise £100,000 to help turn a former chapel into a village shop, cafe and heritage centre.The Cotherstone Old Chapel project,…
£30,000 revamp for village hall
A RURAL village hall has been transformed in a £30,000 lockdown scheme.The hall, in Ravensworth, was facing reduced rentals after having no upgrades for 40 years. Trustees were concerned it…
Season finale in memory of dale music lover
THE final concert of the 2021 Bishop Auckland Music Society will be dedicated to the memory of the group’s former chairman – dale music teacher John Lowles.The concert will feature…
