July 8, 2026
Category : News
Stung into action to do my bit for the bees’
Shocked by the dramatic decline in the number of bees, Dina Salenova decided to turn her garden into a hive of activity for the vital pollinators. Dina tells reporter Nicky…
Rare wind-up toys go on show at The Bowes
SIX rare antique clockwork toys are going on public display next month as part of the 250th anniversary of The Bowes Museum’s Silver Swan.The Magic of the Silver Swan exhibition,…
Hula-hoops have Gainford primary kids in a spin
CHILDREN at Gainford Primary School enjoyed a PE class with a difference last week learning to hula-hoop.Tracey Davison, of Hoopstarz, visited the school on Monday to teach them a bunch…
Row over Card Factory’s sign in Barnard Castle
A CARD company has been allowed to keep its illuminated sign despite concerns about it being too “tacky” for Barnard Castle’s historic high street.There are fears that giving permission to…
Teesdale country estate goes on market for £1.8m
A SMALL sporting estate in Teesdale has come on the market for the first time in 100 years at a price of £1.8million.Estate agents say Park House Estate, which was…
