February 5, 2026

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Water supplier’s £15m pledge to clean up act

Water supplier’s £15m pledge to clean up act

ByMartin PaulJul 10, 20253 min read

Cotherstone Water Waste Treatment Works dumped sewage into the River Balder 223 times in 2023 – an average of five spills per week – highlighting serious environmental concerns at the…

Royal date for youngsters to collect awards

Royal date for youngsters to collect awards

ByMartin PaulJun 5, 20253 min read

Eight dale people were invited to Buckingham Palace earlier this month to celebrate earning their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award.

1940s hut to be knocked down behind primary school

1940s hut to be knocked down behind primary school

ByMartin PaulJun 3, 20252 min read

Permission has been granted for the demolition of a hut behind Gainford Primary School.

Makeover for ‘grotty’ pink Cotherstone Village Hall walls

Makeover for ‘grotty’ pink Cotherstone Village Hall walls

ByMartin PaulMay 24, 20252 min read

COTHERSTONE Village Hall’s “grotty pink” walls and yellow ceiling have been given a fresh makeover thanks to college students.Trades4Care, a group that offers practical experience for students alongside qualified professionals…