April 12, 2026

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Ancient and modern meet in a blaze of colour for exhibition

Ancient and modern meet in a blaze of colour for exhibition

ByMartin PaulJul 6, 20222 min read

ELECTRONIC technology and modern methods have been intertwined with classic pieces from The Bowes Museum collection for a unique exhibition. The Journey in Colour opened earlier this month and is…

Forestry officials ‘open to negotiation’ over access row

Forestry officials ‘open to negotiation’ over access row

ByMartin PaulJul 4, 20223 min read

A BITTER five-year dispute over rights of access to Hamsterley Forest is nearing a conclusion after the intervention of Teesdale’s MP. Forest residents have been at loggerheads with Forestry England…

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…