February 8, 2026

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Honing skills at sheepdog school

Honing skills at sheepdog school

ByMartin PaulOct 11, 20234 min read

VISITORS to last month’s Eggleston Show will have been astounded by the skilful sheepdog demonstration, but few will have realised that the Teesdale-based pair behind the display are renowned nationally.…

Allotment holders ensure autumn planting takes root

Allotment holders ensure autumn planting takes root

ByMartin PaulOct 9, 20232 min read

A GROUP of retired allotment holders have once again come to the rescue of West Auckland’s in-bloom gardeners. The volunteer group that keeps the village looking its best all year…

Triangle run raises £700 for cancer charity

Triangle run raises £700 for cancer charity

ByMartin PaulOct 8, 20231 min read

MORE than £700 was raise during a charity run to mark the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Some 54 runners, walkers and dog walkers took part in the sixth…

Cricketers bowled over by new practice nets

Cricketers bowled over by new practice nets

ByMartin PaulOct 7, 20232 min read

CRICKET in Evenwood received a massive boost thanks to a £35,000 investment in new practice nets. Practice for the village’s cricket club used to be dependent on dry weather as…