July 25, 2026
Category : News
Plans for new play area take step forward
A new play area and outdoor gym could be in place by next spring if Cockfield Parish Council’s plans come together in time.
A ‘daunting’ challenge lies ahead
The fightback against Himalayan Balsam is underway in Holmedale, says Martha McBarronTHE letters from Geoff Milburn and Gerald Blake to the Teesdale Mercury prompted an overdue update on efforts in…
Review of Ghost The Musical – Darlington Hippodrome
GHOST the Musical, based on the 1990 film, has been around for several years, having had its world premiere in 2011. Although I love musicals, this was one of those…
Highlighting railway’s ‘forgotten five miles’
A SPECIAL event organised by railway heritage enthusiasts aims to bring the “forgotten five miles” of the Stockton and Darlington (S&D) Railway to wider attention. A working model of the…
Gaunless Valley’s ‘people’s priest’ bids a fond farewell
FROM the battlefields of Iraq and Bosnia to ministering on Cockfield Fell, Revd Brian Whitley, the vicar for the Gaunless Valley, has led an interesting life. Sadly, however, the popular…
