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Good Friday’s Walk of witness

Good Friday’s Walk of witness

ByMartin PaulMay 10, 2025

Solemn Procession: Astley Fenwick carries the cross on the Walk of Witness followed by Revd Dr Ana Moskvina-Baldwin, Jan Thompson, Revd Canon Alec Harding and Fr Thomas Mason

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…

Life on upper dale farm is featured in rural podcast

Life on upper dale farm is featured in rural podcast

ByMartin PaulApr 25, 2024

A SHEPHERD has given a fascinating insight into farming life in rural Teesdale as part of a new podcast series. Michael Watson, of Stoney Hill Farm, talked about the impact…

Drop in number of HGVs crossing County Bridge

Drop in number of HGVs crossing County Bridge

ByMartin PaulApr 24, 2024

DATA shows fewer large lorries are flouting the weight restriction on Barnard Castle’s County Bridge following the installation of new cameras and enforcement action taking place. New monitoring equipment was…