July 9, 2026
Category : News
Startforth crafters will have you in stitches
SISTERS were stitching it for themselves, slowly. A two-hour stitching session, where the focus was the process not the end product, saw six ladies enjoy the mindful project. Run by…
All aboard – it’s full steam ahead for Thorpe Light Railway
A POPULAR miniature Teesdale railway fires up this weekend with the first in a series of six open afternoons.Volunteers at Thorpe Light Railway are looking forward to welcoming visitors for…
Filmmaker Phoebe’s latest production tackles ‘spiking’ controversy
A BARNEY filmmaker’s latest project delves into the terrifying world of people being spiked on a night out.Spiked, a film of about eight minutes, is the second project Phoebe Lorenz…
Inspirational Sue bids farewell to the classroom after 23 years
STAFF and pupils bade a fond farewell to a much-loved, inspirational deputy headmistress last week when Sue Scaife retired after 23 years teaching at Bowes Hutchinson Primary School.A special assembly,…
Hopes high for re-opening of improved Gainford play park
A PLAY park which has been closed for a year and a half could be re-opening soon after a long-term lease was secured.Gainford Activity Park (GAP) could be welcoming children…
