October 16, 2026
Flora and fauna: Don’t be put off by this ‘dog’ of a…
Viola riviniana (Common Dog-violet)THIS tiny violet starts to appear in hedge banks, woodland and old pastures from April onwards. Violets are members of the family Violaceae, along with their cousins…
Creation of ponds ‘will safeguard endangered great crested newts’
PLANS to create a series of wildlife ponds at Barningham to house an endangered newt species have been submitted to Durham County Council.The scheme aims to create six ponds in…
Music society unveils programme for 2021
BISHOP Auckland Music Society (BAMS) has unveiled its 2021 season, which is due to kick off on Friday, June 11, provided Covid-19 restrictions allow.The monthly concerts are held in Bishop…
You’d be foolish to miss this touring show
LOVERS of outdoor theatre will welcome a touring group back to the dale in June.The Three Inch Fools are returning to Whorlton this summer with five actors and lots of…
