April 11, 2026

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Reaching for the stars starts here for Woodland 16-year-old Isaac

Reaching for the stars starts here for Woodland 16-year-old Isaac

ByMartin PaulApr 23, 20233 min read

AN Easter Space Race has raised hundreds of pounds to help launch an aspiring RAF pilot’s trip to America to attend a NASA course.The community of Woodland rallied round on…

Spades at the ready for tree project

Spades at the ready for tree project

ByMartin PaulApr 16, 20232 min read

A NEW woodland and wildflower meadow is being developed in Hamsterley with the help of children from three primary schools.The children from Hamsterley, Toft Hill and St Chad’s primary schools…

Filmmaker Phoebe’s latest production tackles ‘spiking’ controversy

Filmmaker Phoebe’s latest production tackles ‘spiking’ controversy

ByMartin PaulApr 13, 20232 min read

A BARNEY filmmaker’s latest project delves into the terrifying world of people being spiked on a night out.Spiked, a film of about eight minutes, is the second project Phoebe Lorenz…

Hopes high for re-opening of improved Gainford play park

Hopes high for re-opening of improved Gainford play park

ByMartin PaulApr 12, 20232 min read

A PLAY park which has been closed for a year and a half could be re-opening soon after a long-term lease was secured.Gainford Activity Park (GAP) could be welcoming children…