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Review of The Mousetrap – Darlington Hippodrome

Review of The Mousetrap – Darlington Hippodrome

ByAndrew HarrisonJul 24, 2024

AGATHA Christie is certainly the Queen of Crime and her stories are a regular feature on the touring circuit, but The Mousetrap is undoubtedly the most famous stage play, with…

We’re battling ‘a storm of decline’ says AONB boss

We’re battling ‘a storm of decline’ says AONB boss

ByStuart LaundyJan 21, 2023

“HOLDING the line in a storm of decline.” That was how Chris Woodley-Stewart described the work of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership in 2022.Mr Woodley-Stewart,…

Village hall campaigners deliver 1,200-name petition

Village hall campaigners deliver 1,200-name petition

ByNicky CarterJan 20, 2023

CAMPAIGNERS hoping to stop a vibrant community centre from being sold off have delivered a 1,200-signature petition to education officials.The Church of England applied to change Startforth Community Centre’s trust,…

Overnight stays allowed at riverside car park

Overnight stays allowed at riverside car park

ByTeesdale MercuryJan 20, 2023

OVERNIGHT parking is permitted at a riverside car park, parish councillors in Startforth were told a year after the question was posed to Durham County Council.Clerk Judith Mashiter told members…

Charity runner launches foundation to help others

Charity runner launches foundation to help others

ByNicky CarterJan 19, 2023

A “ROCKET MAN” from Holwick, who ran more than 4,000 kilometres as part of a year-long challenge to raise funds for two autistic support groups, has set up his own…