February 10, 2026

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Owner’s plea to demolish dilapidated ex-school ‘before it collapses’

Owner’s plea to demolish dilapidated ex-school ‘before it collapses’

ByStuart LaundyMay 16, 20213 min read

AN urgent plea has been made to county planners to allow demolition of the arson-hit former St Peter’s school building in Gainford after warnings it is in danger of imminent…

Busy end of season for Sunday football teams

Busy end of season for Sunday football teams

ByStuart LaundyMay 14, 20212 min read

Wear Valley Sunday LeagueIT’S been a busy few weeks since park football recommenced since the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, with teams now playing at least twice a week to complete…

It’s a fresh start for Barnard Castle Town Council

It’s a fresh start for Barnard Castle Town Council

ByStuart LaundyMay 13, 20213 min read

THE newly-elected members of Barnard Castle Town Council are promising a fresh start after a host of new faces were voted onto the group.Last year’s mayor John Blissett lost his…

Firm was paid £5,000 for work that was never done

Firm was paid £5,000 for work that was never done

ByStuart LaundyApr 30, 20212 min read

PARISH councillors have been warned they may have to write off a debt of almost £5,000 owed to them.Cockfield Parish Council was successful in gaining a county court judgement against…