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‘It takes courage to overcome fear of cancer diagnosis

‘It takes courage to overcome fear of cancer diagnosis

ByAndy PottsSep 30, 2025

Don’t be scared, check yourself out. That’s the message from Jackie Braithwaite following her breast cancer diagnosis earlier this year.

Theatre group’s ‘turnip’ for the books…

Theatre group’s ‘turnip’ for the books…

ByNicky CarterNov 13, 2024

AN award-winning amateur theatre group is set to stage a truly original fun-filled pantomime this festive season – one that has been written especially for them. Rehearsals for their latest…

Young farmers finish in fine style

Young farmers finish in fine style

ByMartin PaulNov 12, 2024

A UNIQUE sale at Middleton Auction Mart saw young farmers demonstrate their cattle finishing skills. Some 15 young guns attended the spring cattle sales in April and May where they…

Extolling the virtues of spending time together

Extolling the virtues of spending time together

ByMartin PaulNov 11, 2024

ISOLATED dale folk are being treated to a scrumptious afternoon tea with volunteers during National Befriending Week. Time Together Teesdale, a joint scheme between Teesdale Day Clubs and Upper Teesdale…

Residents invited to take part in archaeological dig at castle

Residents invited to take part in archaeological dig at castle

ByMartin PaulNov 10, 2024

DALE folk are being invited to join in an archaeological dig within the walls of Barnard Castle this month. Barney-based archaeology firm DigVentures will be working within the outer ward…