February 10, 2026

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Retiring head bids fond farewell to Bowes and Cotherstone schools

Retiring head bids fond farewell to Bowes and Cotherstone schools

ByMartin PaulApr 20, 20222 min read

PUPILS from Bowes Hutchinson’s and Cotherstone primary schools said farewell to their headteacher during a special church service.Chris Matthewman retired after nine years at Bowes Hutchinson’s and about three years…

Here’s to you Mr Robinson – caretaker bids a fond farewell

Here’s to you Mr Robinson – caretaker bids a fond farewell

ByMartin PaulApr 15, 20222 min read

THERE were tears aplenty as staff, parents and pupils of Middleton-in-Teesdale Primary School bade farewell to their popular caretaker.Julian Robinson, who was best known for his cheerful singing through the…

Use it or lose it’ plea over rural village hall

Use it or lose it’ plea over rural village hall

ByMartin PaulApr 13, 20222 min read

NEWBIGGIN Village Hall is at risk of shutting for good if more people do not use it.The upper dale venue has in the past been host to countless domino drives,…

Meet the new-born donkey rarer than a giant panda

Meet the new-born donkey rarer than a giant panda

ByMartin PaulApr 9, 20222 min read

STAFF and volunteers at a dale rescue centre are celebrating after the birth of a rare pygmy donkey.Wetheriggs Animal Rescue’s matriarch Mediterranean pygmy donkey, Cara, gave birth to a jack…