June 20, 2026
Category : News
Home plan refusal boost for bid to save village pub
Campaigners have welcomed a decision to refuse plans to convert a village pub into housing as they continue their bid to retain it.
Soggy summer spells disaster for rare flora
A COLD and damp summer has been as bad for the dale’s rare flowers as it has been for farmers and allotment holders. The lack of blooming gentians and other…
Fundraising efforts pay for extra heart-start machines
EVERYONE in Cotherstone is now within quick access of an emergency heart-start machine thanks to a collaboration of thoughtful residents, the village’s parish council and its two county councillors. Initially…
Church is the focus of fundraising exhibition
ARTISTS and photographers from Teesdale are being invited to exhibit their work for free – and possibly earn a few sales. At the same time those taking part will be…
Ringers celebrate momentous quarter peel
COTHERSTONE bell-ringers, for the first time in more than 20 years, rung the quarter peel at St Cuthbert’s Church recently. Full peels, which last about three hours, and quarter peels…
