August 11, 2026
Fishing the Tees: Increase in angler numbers across the North East
ANGLERS are hoping for warm settled weather to give the Tees trout season a similar kick-start to last year.Because of lockdown, we didn’t get underway until mid-May, but after the…
Shop’s expansion plans as sweet treats prove a hit
SWEET treats from yesteryear coupled with traditional desserts are proving a big hit with customers of Babalicious, in Evenwood.The retro-style sweet shop, launched by Barbara Phillips, serves up a range…
Airlift ensures success of rural path repairs
A HELICOPTER was drafted in to ensure repairs to a popular countryside path in an isolated part of rural Teesdale could be carried out.Two areas of the boardwalk at Falcon…
Restrictions led to scaled-back church procession
FOR the second year in a row, Covid-19 restrictions meant the traditional procession of witness on Good Friday could not take place in Barnard Castle. Adhering to regulations, a scaled…
