February 7, 2026

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Family raises £20,000 in memory of Sophie

Family raises £20,000 in memory of Sophie

ByMartin PaulFeb 27, 20244 min read

A GRIEVING family has raised more than £20,000 for mental health charities after losing their daughter to suicide. Charles and Lindsey Hall, along with son Cameron, were left devastated when…

Astley’s on the run to raise cash for Prostate Cancer Research

Astley’s on the run to raise cash for Prostate Cancer Research

ByMartin PaulFeb 26, 20243 min read

A PROSTATE cancer survivor from the dale plans to jog a mile a day during March for charity despite suffering from the effects of long Covid. Astley Fenwick, from Stainton,…

We’re here to help, police tell pupils

We’re here to help, police tell pupils

ByMartin PaulFeb 25, 20242 min read

CHILDREN at Cotherstone Primary School have been learning about “people who help them” during a series of visits by people with unique professions. Among those to visit have been a…

Staindrop ‘should have public artwork’

Staindrop ‘should have public artwork’

ByMartin PaulFeb 23, 20242 min read

STAINDROP’S lack of a work of public art was highlighted during the parish council’s latest meeting. The issue was raised by Cllr Ed Chicken who noted most villages have artwork,…