April 12, 2026

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Helpers needed at bookshop where charity begins at home

Helpers needed at bookshop where charity begins at home

ByMartin PaulOct 22, 20222 min read

A CHARITY bookshop that has given hundreds of pounds to local causes this year is looking for new volunteers.The Village Bookshop, in Middleton-in-Teesdale, has in recent months dished out cash…

Electric vehicle charging points under scrutiny

Electric vehicle charging points under scrutiny

ByMartin PaulOct 21, 20223 min read

COUNTY officers are being asked to investigate the use of electric vehicle charge points in Barnard Castle before more are installed across the dale.Complaints about the cost at some points…

West Auckland in Bloom volunteers scoop top award

West Auckland in Bloom volunteers scoop top award

ByMartin PaulOct 20, 20222 min read

WEST Auckland volunteers are celebrating after earning the highest accolade in the large village category of the Northumbria-in-Bloom Awards.The village earned a silver gilt award, the second highest possible in…

Green fingered pupils wow gardening judges

Green fingered pupils wow gardening judges

ByMartin PaulOct 20, 20222 min read

CHILDREN from a school in West Auckland narrowly missed out on winning gold for their gardening efforts at the first time of asking in the Northumbria-in-Bloom competition.Oakley Cross Primary School…