August 11, 2026
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…
Eggleston bridge closed after latest damage
EGGLESTON bridge across the Tees is expected to be closed for ten days after damage caused by a HGV on Monday morning. Residents in the area heard a collision at…
Shops can use free wifi to target tourists
FREE wi-fi in Barnard Castle town centre will go live early next month, county chiefs have confirmed. The wi-fi will cover from The Bowes Museum and along Newgate to the…
