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Fatal crash near Toft Hill

Fatal crash near Toft Hill

ByMartin PaulFeb 20, 2025

Police attended a fatal collision near Toft Hill

Award recognises Hamish’s dedication to forestry work

Award recognises Hamish’s dedication to forestry work

ByMartin PaulNov 27, 2023

A FORMER head forester for Raby Estates, whose work has influenced forestry practice across the globe, has been honoured with a top award. Hamish Jeffrey, who worked for the estate…

Family and friends raise £14k in memory of Sophie

Family and friends raise £14k in memory of Sophie

ByMartin PaulNov 26, 2023

A HEART-BROKEN family has raised more than £14,000 in memory of their daughter by completing a gruelling 10km run. Charles and Lindsey Hall, along with son Cameron, finished the Leeds…

Huge area of peatland is restored

Huge area of peatland is restored

ByTeesdale MercuryNov 26, 2023

A £1.2m three-year project to restore a large area of peatland in upper Teesdale has been completed. As part of the Great North Bog initiative, officials from the North Pennines…

New floodlights and blue globes for town

New floodlights and blue globes for town

ByNicky CarterNov 25, 2023

BONFIRE night was a big hit in Barnard Castle with thousands attending the fund raising event, but there’s still room for more spectators next year, say organisers. Pre-event ticket sales…