April 22, 2026

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Bright future for Cockfield’s festive lights, say volunteers

Bright future for Cockfield’s festive lights, say volunteers

ByMartin PaulNov 11, 20213 min read

A DALE village’s Christmas lights have been saved by the determined efforts of volunteers.Cockfield’s festive display was in jeopardy of being severely cut back because of a change in rules…

Cutlery crafter serves up successful new venture

Cutlery crafter serves up successful new venture

ByMartin PaulNov 10, 20213 min read

THE creative use of some cutlery to earn some “extra beer money” has served up a thriving business for a Staindrop artist.It was about a decade ago that Ben Johnson…

Charity’s fears over scale of mental health problems among dale’s men

Charity’s fears over scale of mental health problems among dale’s men

ByMartin PaulNov 9, 20213 min read

TOO many men in Teesdale are bottling up their problems, officials at a mental health group have warned.The concern is being raised by Barnard Castle’s ManHealth group because numbers attending…

Caution urged after rise in rural burglaries

Caution urged after rise in rural burglaries

ByMartin PaulNov 6, 20212 min read

A 28-YEAR-OLD man was arrested after thieves targeted vehicles in rural Teesdale.A police spokesperson said three people targeted an address in Mickleton and took a quadbike and a scrambler bike…