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Mike makes musical memories for 200th time

Mike makes musical memories for 200th time

ByMartin PaulMar 10, 2025

MAKING MUSIC: Mike Bettison performing at his 200th Making Memories music session

Groups receive £10k from The Clique

Groups receive £10k from The Clique

ByNicky CarterDec 20, 2023

A CHARITY fundraising group has handed out another £10,000 to local organisations and sports clubs. For the past 48 years, Barnard Castle-based The Clique has been raising funds in innovative…

Residents help school mark 60th birthday

Residents help school mark 60th birthday

ByNicky CarterDec 20, 2023

A DALE secondary school, celebrating its 60th anniversary, opened its doors to residents for a festive afternoon tea and entertainment. Pupils and staff at Staindrop Academy organised a community afternoon…

Review of Rapunzel – The Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond

Review of Rapunzel – The Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond

ByAndrew HarrisonDec 19, 2023

I HAVE to admit, that every year, I especially look forward to the pantomime at The Georgian Theatre Royal, in Richmond. The panto here is very different to the glitz…

Climber honours ex-Gurkha amputee for Everest feat

Climber honours ex-Gurkha amputee for Everest feat

ByMartin PaulDec 19, 2023

DALE mountaineer Alan Hinkes was among the guests at the House of Lords last month to honour the first double amputee to summit Mount Everest. Mr Hinkes, who gained fame…