April 13, 2026

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Everyone mucks in to clean up outdoor area

Everyone mucks in to clean up outdoor area

ByMartin PaulJun 4, 20222 min read

PARENTS, staff, volunteers and children clubbed together at Middleton-in-Teesdale Primary School’s early years centre to give the outdoor area a spring clean. In return they enjoyed tea, coffee biscuits and…

Restoration of popular riverside beauty spot begins

Restoration of popular riverside beauty spot begins

ByMartin PaulJun 4, 20222 min read

A GROUP that organises the Christmas lights in Barnard Castle has teamed up with Marwood Parish Council to tidy up a beauty spot. Vintage photographs show the bandstand in Flatts…

Helpers wanted for Staindrop’s big day

Helpers wanted for Staindrop’s big day

ByMartin PaulJun 2, 20222 min read

THIS year marks the 100th staging of Staindrop Carnival and organisers are hoping to make it the biggest ever. However, they say more people need to come forward to help…

Steve unveils arch artwork to celebrate Queen

Steve unveils arch artwork to celebrate Queen

ByMartin PaulJun 2, 20222 min read

VISITORS to an upper dale beauty spot are in for an unusual surprise – a massive arch made using sheep’s wool. Built by internationally-acclaimed installation artist Steve Messam the seven-metre…