November 10, 2026
Appeal to save village clock
AN appeal for cash is being made to save a village clock. The Gainford village clock, the tower of St Mary’s Church, is in need of urgent repairs so it…
Flora and fauna: Strange and attractive plant from the Balkans
Honesty (Lunaria annua)THIS is a colourful plant, flowering in April and May, and making a splash of purple amongst the surrounding greenery. It belongs to the family Cruciferae (the cabbage…
Volunteers donate Percy the Penguin to children’s play park
A NEW addition to a recently refurbished children’s play park in Middleton-in-Teesdale has proved to be a big hit.Percy the Penguin, a 90-litre moulded plastic litter bin, was donated by…
Ex-dale MP fails in bid to secure county council seat
FORMER Bishop Auckland MP Helen Goodman has failed in her bid for election to Durham County Council. Ms Goodman stood for the Labour Party in the West Auckland ward but…
