February 10, 2026

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Mary helped overcome mental health ‘stigma’

Mary helped overcome mental health ‘stigma’

ByMartin PaulMay 2, 20222 min read

TRIBUTES have been paid to a psychiatric nurse who did much for the mental health of people in Teesdale, particularly young people. Mary Allinson, who set up the social and…

Groundwork has been a labour of love for Robert

Groundwork has been a labour of love for Robert

ByMartin PaulMay 2, 20223 min read

A POPULAR footpath has been transformed from an overgrown wilderness into a neat and colourful floral display thanks to an OAP’s three-year effort. Robert Furness travels from Eggleston each day,…

Become a Weekend Warrior to improve your health and fitness

Become a Weekend Warrior to improve your health and fitness

ByMartin PaulMay 1, 20221 min read

A WEEKLY fitness group set up by a new mum as a way to get back into shape is taking off in Woodland. More than 20 people have signed up…

Green-fingered Barry hopes cash will blossom for GNAAS

Green-fingered Barry hopes cash will blossom for GNAAS

ByMartin PaulMay 1, 20222 min read

A KEEN gardener is raising cash for the airborne ambulance service by selling off extra plants he has propagated. Retired dentist Barry Parker has so far collected more than £100…