August 3, 2026
Category : News
First class carnival week full of fun
A HOST of carnival events came to a climax with the annual procession through Middleton-in-Teesdale on Saturday. Many had already joined in the walking treasure hunt, the return of the…
Animal sanctuary in limbo as bird flu crisis deepens
UNCERTAINTY surrounds the future of the dale’s last remaining animal sanctuary after it was forced to close due to an outbreak of avian flu.More than 400 birds were destroyed after…
Back of the net! Rima donates World Cup winnings to charity
A FUN sweep on the recent World Cup has provided a timely cash boost for a food bank operating in the dale.Regulars at The Old Well, in Barnard Castle, each…
MBE for Teesdale School’s executive head teacher
THE executive head teacher of Teesdale School has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours list.Dr Janice Gorlach led the team which turned the fortunes of the school…
Chance meeting puts Leonardo in the frame
A CHANCE encounter in a Barnard Castle pub led to a Teesdale artist illustrating an American author’s best-selling book.Three years ago, Leonardo Casey, from Barnard Castle, was having a quiet…
