July 7, 2026
Category : News
Couple go ‘walkies’ for charity
A STAINDROP couple set themselves a two-month walking challenge to boost donations to two charities that are close to their hearts. Husband and wife Graham and Laura Willis each set…
The darker side to laid back vibes of summer on the river
FISHING THE TEES WITH ANDREW WILKINSON MID-SUMMER is a season for slowing down. The great countryside writer Ronald Blythe, who died aged 100, early this year, wrote: “Summer, for many,…
Cotherstone goes to town for fun-filled weekend
FORTY years since the inaugural fun weekend was held in Cotherstone, villagers are preparing for an action-packed anniversary event.The very first fun weekend was organised in 1983 as a one-off…
Curtain rises on Matilda and Robin Hood at Green Lane school
LITTLE actors from Green Lane Primary School, in Barnard Castle, have wowed audiences with their production of the West End’s Matilda the Musical.The script of Matilda the Musical was designed…
Lewis Wearmouth achieved a gold seal at the latest shearing course
A DALE farmer aims to enter competition sheepshearing after earning the British Wool Association’s highest award.Lewis Wearmouth achieved a gold seal at the latest shearing course presented at Woodland by…
