July 3, 2026
Category : News
A-peal-ing celebration for centenary of church bells
TERRIFIC TONE: Tower captain Mark Palmer with one of the eight bells at Staindrop’s St Mary’s Church which were cast 100 years ago
Viking bloodline and a busy brain help Annie reach 100
A BARNARD Castle centenarian attributes her longevity to a Viking bloodline. Annie Hutchinson celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday and along with a large family party at the Morritt Hotel,…
Lack of ‘lollipop’ puts children’s lives at risk
A DALE primary school on the busy A68 needs someone to ensure children can safely cross the road. Toft Hill Primary School has been without a crossing – “lollipop” –…
Little Caleb’s health battle inspires fundraising effort
THE plight of a dale toddler who underwent lifesaving surgery on the day he was born has inspired his dad to tackle a cycle marathon to raise money for the…
Make our village blooming great’
GREEN-fingered volunteer gardeners who have taken to tidying up overgrown areas of Gainford have launched their own “In Bloom” contest. The newly formed Gainford In Bloom group, with the support…
