July 7, 2026
Category : News
Extolling the virtues of spending time together
ISOLATED dale folk are being treated to a scrumptious afternoon tea with volunteers during National Befriending Week. Time Together Teesdale, a joint scheme between Teesdale Day Clubs and Upper Teesdale…
Woman shot at with air rifle
POLICE are appealing for information after a woman was shot at with an air rifle. The incident happened in Queen Street, Barnard Castle, at about 7.35pm on Wednesday, August 2.…
Fundraisers unveil new care facilities
A PEACEFUL and calm palliative care room has been opened in Barnard Castle for anyone in the community to use. The new room, at Kings Court Care Home, was made…
Church could be ideal site for tourists to try ‘champing’
CONSIDERATION is being given to allow camping in a historic church in a bid to make the venue more viable. Champing is the term given to overnight stays by tourists…
Dwenks’ gallops to the rescue for equestrian star
A DALE equestrian star has qualified for three of the country’s top events thanks to a horse she brought out of retirement. Charlotte Merrigan-Martin, from Stainton, lost her eventing horse…
