February 11, 2026

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Proposals unveiled for closure of Forest of Teesdale school

Proposals unveiled for closure of Forest of Teesdale school

ByMartin PaulMar 11, 20223 min read

A CONSULTATION into the closure of Forest of Teesdale Primary School was launched this week.The school, which has capacity for 35 pupils, has only one child on its roll and…

New ‘hedgehog hub’ to open at animal rescue centre

New ‘hedgehog hub’ to open at animal rescue centre

ByMartin PaulMar 7, 20222 min read

A DEDICATED hedgehog rehabilitation hub is to be opened at Wetheriggs Animal Sanctuary after it rescued scores of the creatures last year.Along with the new facility, the shelter will also…

Rescure centre launches Eco-Warriors club

Rescure centre launches Eco-Warriors club

ByMartin PaulMar 2, 20222 min read

AN animal shelter is to start a new education club which it hopes will ultimately put it out of business.Wetheriggs Animal Rescue Centre, near Greta Bridge, is starting an “Eco-Warriors”…

Whorlton bridge reopening date is put back again

Whorlton bridge reopening date is put back again

ByMartin PaulFeb 27, 20223 min read

DELAYS in testing mean that Whorlton Bridge may not be re-opened to traffic until May next year.County officers had hoped to start planning and completing repairs to the grade II-listed…