October 12, 2026
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Poignant finale for Doug Anderson’s funeral
A packed Brignall Church bore witness on Friday, October 2, to the funeral of well-known local farmer Doug Anderson. Family, friends, and members of the local community gathered to remember…
Report finds illegal parkers escape fines at beauty spot
Drivers who park illegally near a Teesdale beauty spot are not being prosecuted. That’s the conclusion Middleton and Newbiggin Parish Council has come to after requesting, and receiving, a report…
Staindrop garage faces fines over more noise complaints
“Surely if you have planning permission to do something, you can do it?” This is the question being asked by the owners of Louis Smith Motors in Staindrop after being…
Barnard Castle Co-op set to change hands after 164 years
Barnard Castle’s Co-op is to be sold after 164 years – with the store set to reopen under new ownership next month.
Survey helps save village green space
Startforth residents could face a “little” tax increase to pay for the upkeep of a controversial green space. Earlier this year the future of Church Bank Field was put under…
