February 8, 2026
DESIGNS by four children from Gainford Primary School appeared on the Bishop of Durham’s annual Christmas card. The Rt Revd Paul Butler visited Gainford just before then end of last…
TWO farmers’ breakfasts in support of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) proved to be sell-out successes. The annual events, at Sam Turner and Sons, near Piercebridge, are a highlight…
DALE mountaineer Alan Hinkes was among the guests at the House of Lords last month to honour the first double amputee to summit Mount Everest. Mr Hinkes, who gained fame…
CHILDREN who sat down to breakfast with Santa raised more than £500 for a charity dedicated to making disabled youngsters more mobile. The fun morning at Stainton and Streatlam Village…