May 20, 2026
Blogs
Keeping village carnival spirit alive
ORGANISERS of Cotherstone’s fun carnival weekend were determined to spread a little joy despite the coronavirus…
Can you become a hedgehog…
HEDGEHOG heroes are wanted across the dale.The British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) is looking for volunteers…
Barnard Castle arts centre uses…
INTERNAL repairs and restoration work have been carried out at Barnard Castle’s arts centre while the…
Broody hen becomes Mother Goose
A BROODY hen called Brownie has become a real life Mother Goose, helping to hatch seven…
Making the news this week…
Leisure businesses are good to go as Teesdale opsn to visitors again – a special report…
Getting creative in Dave’s ‘barn’
In March, acrylic artist and music promoter Dave Palmer, from Startforth, was about to unveil the…
James and the giant 3lb…
THE trout season on the Tees is back in full swing, with anglers taking advantage of…
Donna’s looking forward to family…
A DALE businesswoman is looking forward to being a full-time mum after selling her popular clothing…
Sadness as couple call time…
THE landlords of an award-winning traditional pub in the upper dale are calling time after nine…
Arts centre volunteers to receive…
THE small army of volunteers who help ensure the smooth running of Barnard Castle’s arts centre…
Bowes FC and Glaxo Rangers…
BARNARD Castle’s two senior football teams have resumed training ahead of the new season. Sessions for…
Keeping up with the Quaranteens:…
THE “earth” without “art” is just “eh” . Before lockdown, I gave a speech at school…






















