October 26, 2026
Category : News
Fundraisers step out to save 24/7 suicide helpline
BEST FOOT FORWARD: Grace Harrison, Thomas Bellas, Charles and Lindsey Hall, Ellie Rutterford and Stanley the dog plan to walk 247km this month in aid of Payprus. Not pictured are…
Eggs-pert farmer in line for award
A FREE-range egg producer has reached the finals of a nationwide farming award thanks to the outstanding care and dedication to his hens. William Maughan, who farms near Bolam, has…
New hall at Middleton will cost £600,000
A NEW village hall for Middleton-in-Teesdale will cost £600,000, parish councillors were told. The current village hall, next to the primary school, is currently closed due to safety issues. The…
Illuminations put town’s arts centre in the spotlight
RESIDENTS and visitors can have no excuse for walking on by Barnard Castle’s arts centre. In an effort to boost The Witham’s profile, trustees have spent more than £29,500 lighting…
Is it a posh toy, a fairground amusement or a work of…
As The Bowes Museum launches a crowdfunding appeal to help pay for the restoration of the Silver Swan, David Phillips considers how the automaton has been displayed down the years…
