February 9, 2026

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Pupils learn about life in Flintstone days

Pupils learn about life in Flintstone days

ByMartin PaulNov 4, 20221 min read

A 10,000-YEAR-OLD axe, ancient animal skulls and flint tools were just some of the Stone Age artefacts that children at Gainford Primary School examined during a special workshop.The session was…

Halloween fun runners raise £500 for Great North Air Ambulance Service

Halloween fun runners raise £500 for Great North Air Ambulance Service

ByMartin PaulNov 3, 20222 min read

SCORES of ghouls, ghosts and other monsters turned out at Woodland Village Hall on Sunday for a spooky Halloween fun run and walk.The event, which followed the route of the…

Hamsterley Social Club in running for national award

Hamsterley Social Club in running for national award

ByMartin PaulNov 1, 20222 min read

HAMSTERLEY Social Club has been shortlisted for a national award thanks to its role as a base for community events.The venue has been shortlisted for the Community Club of the…

Sixth formers will cook up cash for Christmas hampers

Sixth formers will cook up cash for Christmas hampers

ByMartin PaulOct 28, 20223 min read

SIXTH formers with a social conscience are to stage a high-end fine-dining experience to raise cash for Christmas hampers for those less fortunate than themselves.The idea for a pop-up restaurant…