July 31, 2026
Category : News
Bumper crop of blooms on show
BEAUTIFUL blooms, perfect produce and a whole lot more contributed to a bumper Middleton-in-Teesdale chrysanthemum and vegetable show on Saturday. Extra tables had to be laid at Middleton’s Sports and…
Reduced hours for council customer point in Barnard Castle
DURHAM County Council’s customer access point (CAP) at Barnard Castle library will only be open three days a week if new proposals are accepted.It is currently open to the public…
Plan for tax charge on second homes in County Durham
THE county council is to consult on making savings and introducing a premium for second homes.Members of Durham County Council’s cabinet last week discussed the authority’s updated Medium Term Financial…
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…
