February 10, 2026

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Thrills and spills as Gainford hosts fun day

Thrills and spills as Gainford hosts fun day

ByMartin PaulJul 2, 20221 min read

ORGANISERS of Gainford’s annual fun day pulled out all the stops on Saturday for what will be their final event. Organisers Geoff and Sue Taylor announced their retirement from the…

Confident Chloe packs a punch to claim Scottish taekwondo title

Confident Chloe packs a punch to claim Scottish taekwondo title

ByMartin PaulJul 1, 20222 min read

A DALE teenager has been crowned a Scottish taekwondo champion after only two years in the sport. Chloe Simpson, from Cockfield, fought her way to the under-14 title during the…

Historic mural being restored

Historic mural being restored

ByMartin PaulJun 29, 20222 min read

A UNIQUE Dickensian-themed mural at Greta Bridge’s Morritt Hotel is undergoing restoration, almost 80 years after it was first painted. The mural across the walls of the hotel bar was…

Peter puts best foot forward for region’s air medic heroes

Peter puts best foot forward for region’s air medic heroes

ByMartin PaulJun 27, 20222 min read

A BARNARD Castle pensioner is to take on the Cleveland Four Peaks Challenge in aid of the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS). Peter Singer aims to complete a 13-mile…