May 23, 2026
Hard work and passion are Jess’s secret to success
Jess White’s ten years working in the arts, culture and heritage sector has taken her from Essex to India and most recently to The Bowes Museum, where she accepted the…
Wedding venue closes due to impact of Covid
A TEESDALE wedding venue has closed for good because of Covid-19.Shona and John Harper-Wilkes, the owners of Lartington Hall, announced that the business will take a new direction. It comes…
Des marks ‘incredible’ 40 years with fell rescue team
A DOG handler is this month marking an “incredible” 40 years’ service as a full member of Teesdale’s rescue team.Des Toward, or “dog Des” as he is affectionately known in…
Steve’s wish for a gig at The Witham comes true
A TEESDALE entertainer who penned a tuneful plea to play a gig at Barnard Castle’s arts centre has seen his wish come true.Steve Reay, from Wackerfield, spent six months during…
