July 9, 2026
Category : News
Weather and slugs hamper show entries
DIFFICULT growing conditions and slug infestations led to a lower-than-normal vegetable entry at Mickleton’s annual produce show. However, the event, organised by Mickleton Gardening Club, for more than 40 years…
Tractor rally raises £600 for children’s heart fund
THERE was blue sky and sunshine when about 60 tractors of all shapes, sizes and ages, set off from Hamsterley on Good Friday as part of a fundraising 50-mile run.The…
Community craft shop emerges from hibernation
A COMMUNITY craft shop has reopened its doors after a winter hiatus.Goodsyard Interiors, run by Jane Addison for the past six years, has a wealth of new exhibitors offering their…
Spades at the ready for tree project
A NEW woodland and wildflower meadow is being developed in Hamsterley with the help of children from three primary schools.The children from Hamsterley, Toft Hill and St Chad’s primary schools…
Word is out on new arts podcast
A NEW Teesdale podcast, aptly named In The Spotlight, is shining the full-strength of the online world on The Witham, in Barnard Castle.Hosted by The Witham’s own Stuart Laundy (and…
