April 8, 2026

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Blooming brilliant title

Blooming brilliant title

ByNicky CarterJun 26, 20242 min read

Cotherstone florist Heidi Varley, who set up Pinks Flower Farm with her mum Pat Oddy six years ago, has been named one of the UK’s top 100 faces in the…

Daring ‘leap of faith’ raises cash for church

Daring ‘leap of faith’ raises cash for church

ByNicky CarterJun 17, 20242 min read

CROWDS gathered in Gainford at the weekend to witness 38 people take a leap of faith to raise funds for St Mary’s Church. The event, on Saturday, June 8, saw…

Village history trail begins with mountain man

Village history trail begins with mountain man

ByNicky CarterJun 13, 20245 min read

A blue plaque is being unveiled this week in Cotherstone to commemorate the life of Bentley Beetham, photographer, teacher, ornithologist and member of the ill-fated 1924 Everest expedition. Nicky Carter…

Duo welcomed to parish council as Bob takes the reins

Duo welcomed to parish council as Bob takes the reins

ByNicky CarterJun 3, 20242 min read

A GAUNLESS valley parish council swelled its numbers when members agreed to co-opt not one, but two, new representatives. Evenwood and Barony Parish Council has 15 seats for councillors, but…