February 6, 2026

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Trust hopes exhibition will put names to faces

Trust hopes exhibition will put names to faces

ByMartin PaulSep 12, 20242 min read

PEOPLE of the upper Gaunless Valley from yesteryear are to be celebrated in a new exhibition to mark the National Heritage Open Days weekend. Hosted by the Gaunless Valley History…

Animal rescue centre’s £85,000 fundraising target

Animal rescue centre’s £85,000 fundraising target

ByMartin PaulAug 27, 20242 min read

AN animal rescue centre brought to its knees by covid lockdowns and a bird flu outbreak has unveiled ambitious plans to raise £85,000 to develop facilities at its new site.…

End of an era as family-run store prepares to close after more…

End of an era as family-run store prepares to close after more…

ByMartin PaulAug 24, 20242 min read

AN historic upper dale shop is closing after more than a century of trading. Known as “not just a hardware shop” , J Raine & Son, in Middleton-in-Teesdale, is to…

Landmark to village’s mining heritage is restored to former glory

Landmark to village’s mining heritage is restored to former glory

ByMartin PaulAug 21, 20243 min read

STAFF at Evenwood firm CA Group gave up their time and expertise to refurbish a village landmark to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The Randolph coal tub was unveiled amid much…