February 5, 2026

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Family must raise thousands for special wheelchair to keep poorly Ryan mobile

Family must raise thousands for special wheelchair to keep poorly Ryan mobile

ByMartin PaulMay 3, 20252 min read

APPEAL: Cieran and Claire Chidzey are determined to make memories for their son Ryan who suffers from Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Their most recent memory making event included a trip to…

Supporters call time on museum friends group

Supporters call time on museum friends group

ByMartin PaulApr 30, 20252 min read

SAD DAY: Marking the closure of the Friends of The Bowes Museum charity are secretary Helen Rowell, Bowes Arts magazine editor Dorothy Blundell, treasurer Liz Beadle, chairman Colin Hardy, museum…

Unlocking solutions is key…

Unlocking solutions is key…

ByMartin PaulApr 23, 20254 min read

Reasons behind the shocking scale of drug culture at Deerbolt Prison are complex, says Charlie Ing, the chairman of the volunteer board which monitors inmates’ welfare. He spoke to senior…

Be prepared: skills for life

Be prepared: skills for life

ByMartin PaulApr 18, 20252 min read

Norah Foster has been involved with Barnard Castle Cubs for 33 years and is still going strong. She talks to Chris Hollyoake about being a leader… Back in 1992 Norah…