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Raised voices will boost Get George Home appeal

Raised voices will boost Get George Home appeal

ByNicky CarterMay 11, 2025

SINGING SUPPORT: Affinity Community Rock Choir leader Jane O’Byrne-West and Claire Jefferies, with Hilary Rabbett, are ready to sing up a storm to raise money to help George

Officers bid a fond farewell to Teesdale

Officers bid a fond farewell to Teesdale

ByStuart LaundyApr 30, 2024

TWO of Barnard Castle’s most experienced police officers are stepping down. Neighbourhood inspector Ed Turner and PC Harry Marsh have racked up more than 60 years’ experience between them. Insp…

Thirsty regulars muck in to give their local a new-look

Thirsty regulars muck in to give their local a new-look

ByStuart LaundyApr 29, 2024

A GROUP of pub regulars got hands-on to help reconfigure their local. Previous operators of the Ancient Unicorn, in Bowes, had installed two ground floor bedrooms taking up much of…

Ronnie celebrates an unbeaten century

Ronnie celebrates an unbeaten century

ByMartin PaulApr 26, 2024

A FORMER blacksmith, renowned for making some of the famous White Helmet motorcycle display team’s equipment, has celebrated his 100th birthday. Ronnie Peddelty marked the milestone with family and friends…

Revving up for Motorsport Day

Revving up for Motorsport Day

ByMartin PaulApr 26, 2024

A COMMITTED petrolhead from Staindrop has organised Darlington’s first ever Motorsport Day this weekend. Craig Hope, who has been associated with Croft Circuit for more than two decades and has…