October 26, 2026
Category : News
Diversion bridge to be inspected after safety fears
Durham County Council is to inspect a small bridge which is being used by diverted traffic after villagers warned it could become the scene of a serious accident.
Leah Hobson’s new chapter in animal adventures
Local author, illustrator and lifestyle coach Leah Hobson is set to launch her fourth children’s book, drawing inspiration from a familiar herd of four-legged residents.
Power firm pledges to restore Newbiggin’s green
A row over contractors using a village green to dump materials and waste on has taken a new twist.
Row over English flags ‘lowering tone of village’
St George’s Cross flags that have been put up in Staindrop have been branded as bringing down the tone of the village.
Ex-soldier Chris Borrowdale conquers Ironman
A former soldier from Barnard Castle is an “Ironman”.
