April 13, 2026

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Knock it down – it’s the biggest eyesore in county’

Knock it down – it’s the biggest eyesore in county’

ByMartin PaulMay 17, 20223 min read

DURHAM County Council should make an order buy and destroy a dale eyesore. That’s the view of fed-up parish councillors in Gainford, who heard yet more plans have been put…

Tour of Britain will pass through dale

Tour of Britain will pass through dale

ByMartin PaulMay 15, 20222 min read

A PROFESSIONAL cycling race the Tour of Britain will pass through Teesdale later this summer. Rolling road closures will be in place through much of the dale as some of the…

ID appeal as youths risk life scaling tower

ID appeal as youths risk life scaling tower

ByMartin PaulMay 14, 20222 min read

ALARM has been raised after young people were spotted risking their lives by scaling the walls of Barnard Castle. Two young people were photographed on top of the Grade I…

Travellers moved on after illegally setting up camp on beauty spot

Travellers moved on after illegally setting up camp on beauty spot

ByMartin PaulMay 9, 20222 min read

AUTHORITIES have been praised for swiftly moving on an illegal traveller encampment on the Demesnes, in Barnard Castle.Neighbours feared a repeat of last year when the entry of one caravan…