May 23, 2026
Five-year landscape project is launched
ONE of the most significant nature recovery programmes to restore and enhance two outstanding landscapes in the English uplands has been launched. The £8.5million Tees-Swale: naturally connected programme, predominantly funded…
Free meals for isolated OAPs
HUNDREDS of elderly dale residents are getting free meals delivered to their homes each week thanks to a new scheme by Teesdale Day Clubs.The charity put a halt to its…
Dozy parkers causing problems at funerals
MOTORISTS are ignoring “no parking” bollards (pictured) placed outside a church entrance during funerals.This can result in congestion on the main A688 through Staindrop, outside St Mary’s Church, members of…
Appeal to help create artisan craft hub
AN artisan businessman has designs on creating a rural craft hub in the upper dale and is appealing for help to find the right location.Two years ago, design graduate Jonathan…
