February 8, 2026

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Police appeal to ‘key witness’ after fatal crash at Cockfield

Police appeal to ‘key witness’ after fatal crash at Cockfield

ByMartin PaulDec 19, 20231 min read

POLICE are appealing for information about a fatal smash near Cockfield in Saturday afternoon. An 80-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene after a silver VW Tiguan and a…

Dale makes a ‘compelling’ case for tourism

Dale makes a ‘compelling’ case for tourism

ByMartin PaulDec 16, 20233 min read

THE quality of the dale’s diverse business sector has been highlighted by major landowner, Lord Barnard. In a wide-ranging address to the Teesdale Business Awards last month, the Raby Estates…

Margaret’s starring role in nature documentary

Margaret’s starring role in nature documentary

ByMartin PaulDec 13, 20232 min read

CELEBRATED dale botanist Dr Margaret Bradshaw is the star of a new short documentary about the area’s rare flowers. An Eye For Plants, by Bristol director Ross Harrison, looks at…

Little Loco debut helps celebrate big birthday

Little Loco debut helps celebrate big birthday

ByMartin PaulDec 9, 20232 min read

A NEW children’s book captures the launch of the Stockton and Darlington Railway almost 200 years ago. Written by Lartington archaeologist Caroline Hardie, Little Loco’s Big Day is an uplifting…