February 7, 2026

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School’s ‘buddy bench’ in memory of Abigail

School’s ‘buddy bench’ in memory of Abigail

ByMartin PaulJun 11, 20241 min read

PUPILS at Green Lane Primary School are raising cash for a unique friendship bench in memory of a former classmate. Abigail Ford tragically died earlier this year after battling an…

Petition calls for pedestrian crossing point in Staindrop

Petition calls for pedestrian crossing point in Staindrop

ByMartin PaulJun 9, 20242 min read

A PETITION has been launched for a safe crossing point on the busy A688 at Staindrop. The campaign was started by Phoebe Archer who fears for her grandmother Rita’s life…

Pupils join campaign to persuade dog owners to pick up after pets

Pupils join campaign to persuade dog owners to pick up after pets

ByMartin PaulJun 6, 20242 min read

CHILDREN are throwing their support behind an anti-dog fouling drive in Gainford. Pupils from Gainford Primary School heard from campaigner Evie Hole-Todd that one in ten people do not pick…

New-look social club ‘is not all flat caps and whippets’

New-look social club ‘is not all flat caps and whippets’

ByMartin PaulJun 5, 20243 min read

A SOCIAL club’s new committee members are hoping their recently-refurbished facility will attract more footfall through the door. Officers are now offering free use of the meeting room at Hamsterley…