September 27, 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…
Hampers to help families cope with cost of living crisis
EVERY family with a child at Evenwood Primary School has been given a special hamper to help them cope with current cost of living challenges.Some 60 families, regardless of their…
TikTok clips to tackle town dog mess misery
CHILDREN’S ideas are the inspiration for many of the proposals put forward for a campaign to tackle dog fouling in Barnard Castle.A town council group formed to look into the…
Museum’s onto a winner with reunited set of miniature horse portraits
TWO paintings of famous racehorses belonging to John Bowes, have been bought by the museum he co-founded at auction.The miniature oil paintings make up a set of four Derby winners…
Villagers seek talks with bishop over future of Startforth Community Centre
HUNDREDS of people have signed a petition to save their village community centre from possible closure. The Church of England wants to change the terms of a trust set up…
