February 8, 2026

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Kinninvie road closure postponed for a month

Kinninvie road closure postponed for a month

ByMartin PaulJul 6, 20233 min read

DURHAM County Council has postponed its plans to close the road leading to Kinninvie after a public backlash. The council last week announced an “experimental order” which would have closed…

Dozens of angry residents attend public meeting in effort to stop Kinninvie…

Dozens of angry residents attend public meeting in effort to stop Kinninvie…

ByMartin PaulJul 4, 20233 min read

CAMPAIGNERS are to bombard county officers with complaints and objections in a bid to prevent a road closure due to come into force on Friday. An “experimental order” by Durham…

Still no start date for work to repair Whorlton Bridge which closed…

Still no start date for work to repair Whorlton Bridge which closed…

ByMartin PaulJun 16, 20232 min read

HISTORIC England has approved plans for the next stage of investigations at Whorlton Bridge, potentially allowing for repairs to begin this autumn.The Grade II listed bridge was closed to vehicles…

Top quality Swaledales on show at High Force

Top quality Swaledales on show at High Force

ByMartin PaulJun 5, 20232 min read

MIDDLETON-IN-TEESDALE Sheep Show organisers are celebrating another successful event despite a cold, wet spring.With entries and attendance back at pre-Covid levels, deputy chairman David Mallon is pleased with the show,…