July 28, 2026
Category : News
On top of the world
Next month Steve Dixon, from Barnard Castle, sets off to climb Everest. Teesdale mountaineer Alan Hinkes reflects on what the experience was like for him… For several minutes on May…
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…
