February 7, 2026

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Singing for joy brings health benefits’

Singing for joy brings health benefits’

ByMartin PaulFeb 18, 20242 min read

Heartsongs THE success of a women’s singing for wellbeing group started in Barnard Castle has seen it expand to Woodland. The Heartsongs afternoon activity at The Hub, at Shaw Bank,…

High energy bills forces hall to think solar

High energy bills forces hall to think solar

ByMartin PaulFeb 12, 20242 min read

SOARING energy costs have forced a village hall group to launch a fundraising drive to install solar panels. Butterknowle Village Hall committee needs £26,000 to buy 30 solar panels and…

Appeal for helping hands

Appeal for helping hands

ByMartin PaulFeb 9, 20242 min read

A RIDING For The Disabled group is looking for people who are willing to give up an hour of their week to help out. The Richmond and Catterick group, which…

Ex-footballer Dave scores £100,000 goal

Ex-footballer Dave scores £100,000 goal

ByMartin PaulFeb 8, 20242 min read

FORMER England footballer Dave Thomas has reached a £100,000 fundraising milestone for the Guide Dogs charity. The Lartington resident, who has glaucoma, has been raising cash since he began his…