April 15, 2026

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Volunteers sought as Butterknowle Village Hall stalwarts step down

Volunteers sought as Butterknowle Village Hall stalwarts step down

ByMartin PaulMar 29, 20224 min read

BUTTERKNOWLE Village Hall officers are looking for more members and volunteers as they prepare for the retirement of two of their stalwarts.Hall secretary Klara Wiley will retire next month after…

Ancient carved stone unearthed during church renovations

Ancient carved stone unearthed during church renovations

ByMartin PaulMar 18, 20222 min read

WORKERS have unearthed an ancient carved stone believed to date from the 8th or 9th century while building an extension to Wycliffe’s historic church.The stone is thought to be the…

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…