February 9, 2026

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New group to discuss future of rundown Gainford Hall

New group to discuss future of rundown Gainford Hall

ByStuart LaundyMay 31, 20212 min read

A CROSS section of residents from a dale village are being asked for their thoughts on what the future could hold for a landmark building.Work is just about to begin…

Giving pupils their say proves a shrewd investment for Gainford school

Giving pupils their say proves a shrewd investment for Gainford school

ByStuart LaundyMay 29, 20212 min read

INVOLVING pupils in decisions which affect the running of their school has earned a dale primary recognition in a national award scheme.In recent months, youngsters at Gainford Primary School have…

£200,000 bid for Cotherstone community hub

£200,000 bid for Cotherstone community hub

ByStuart LaundyMay 28, 20213 min read

RESIDENTS in a dale village are being asked to buy into ambitious £200,000 plans to turn a former chapel into a cafe, shop and heritage centre.A group of Cotherstone villagers…

Parish council’s backing for plan to convert Cotherstone chapel into village hub

Parish council’s backing for plan to convert Cotherstone chapel into village hub

ByStuart LaundyMay 28, 20212 min read

PARISH councillors have pledged £1,000 to help a group of residents get their bid to convert Cotherstone’s former Methodist chapel into a cafe, shop and heritage centre off the ground.The…