July 3, 2026
Category : News
It’s time to pipe down
FLASHBACK: Members of Vintage Pipes and Drums seen here from previous years, are bowing out after playing all around the region at community events since 1990
Changes allow for six birds
“RESPONSIBLE” owners of poultry are to be allowed to keep up to six birds on their plot at village allotments. Changes to the current tenancy agreement for gardeners at Gainford…
Singing for joy brings health benefits’
Heartsongs THE success of a women’s singing for wellbeing group started in Barnard Castle has seen it expand to Woodland. The Heartsongs afternoon activity at The Hub, at Shaw Bank,…
Rethink over free parking scheme
The removal of a free car parking scheme across County Durham is to be reconsidered after impassioned pleas to save town centres. Durham County Council’s free parking after 2pm scheme…
Curiously interesting…
New ways of displaying objects and engaging with visitors are planned by The Bowes Museum from April when the redesign of seven gallery and storage spaces is unveiled, as Dorothy…











