May 22, 2026
Escape for a walk on the wild side in upper Teesdale
A BUSY programme of events has been organised to help visitors get the most out of their trip to the upper dale.The mammals, plant life and geology of landscape will…
It’s crunch time’ for a town meeting over traffic, councillors told
TIME is slipping away if there is to be a town response over controversial plans for the A66 near Barnard Castle, councillors have been told.There has been widespread concern about…
Donation boosts funds for thriving baby and toddler group
CHILDREN at a thriving Barnard Castle toddler group will be able to enjoy plenty of new toys after receiving a donation. Smuffies (St Mary’s Under Fives) has been given £500…
Botanist Margaret Bradshaw, 95, starts 88km trek to highlight decline in Teesdale’s…
RENOWNED botanist Dr Margaret Bradshaw is taking on an 88km pony trek at the age of 95 to highlight a decline in the upper dale’s rarest plants.Her journey, which started…
