September 27, 2026
Category : News
Highlighting railway’s ‘forgotten five miles’
A SPECIAL event organised by railway heritage enthusiasts aims to bring the “forgotten five miles” of the Stockton and Darlington (S&D) Railway to wider attention. A working model of the…
Village hall campaigners deliver 1,200-name petition
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 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
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…
Wedding fair to benefit good causes in upper dale
AN upper dale crafter is branching out into what she believes is a fundraising first for the area.Jane Addison, who runs Goodyards Crafts interiors and collectibles behind the Crown, in…
