April 12, 2026

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Lack of support’ over speedwatch scheme

Lack of support’ over speedwatch scheme

ByMartin PaulAug 11, 20222 min read

A “DISILLUSIONED” speedwatch group is losing members because of a lack of support from police, it has been claimed. Etherley Parish Council members heard during their July meeting that a…

Youngsters make a big splash at upper dale river dipping session

Youngsters make a big splash at upper dale river dipping session

ByMartin PaulAug 11, 20221 min read

CHILDREN enjoyed a spot of river dipping in the latest Wild Wednesday session at Bowlees Visitor Centre. The events held during the school holidays are presented by the North Pennines…

Ancient carved stone ‘without precedence’

Ancient carved stone ‘without precedence’

ByMartin PaulAug 9, 20223 min read

AN ancient carved stone discovered during excavations for an extension at Wycliffe’s St Mary’s Church has features never previously seen by experts. The stone is the base of a large…

Youngsters go wild over dale’s peat bogs

Youngsters go wild over dale’s peat bogs

ByMartin PaulAug 7, 20221 min read

THE sensitive but important peat bogs of the North Pennines came under the spotlight during the first Wild Wednesday session of the summer in upper Teesdale. Presented by the North…