Announcements

SOPHIA Isabella Fuhrmann, born August 2nd in USA, first child of Kathleen Fuhrmann (nee Emerson) and her partner.  First grandchild (hopefully of many) for Ann and John Emerson of Landieu Farm, Frosterley. Sophia was born with the amniotic sac intact

Peart Anne  Passed away on the 4th August aged 94 with her family by her side. A devoted wife of the late Clifford, an adored mam, Grandma and Great Grandma.  Please join us for a memorial service to celebrate her life. We will gather

Marjorie R Marr Born 26-10-1939 Died 26 -7-2026 peacefully at Cross Hill nursing home, Stanhope. The funeral will be held on 20th August 2.30pm Wear Valley crematorium, Coundon Bishop Auckland DL14 8PE and afterwards at 22 Lydgate Avenue Wolsingham DL13

The Wolsingham toddlers that meets every Monday during term-time in the St Anne’s Centre will be holding their last session of the term on Monday July 13th from 9:30am. It will re-open for the Autumn Term on Monday 7th September.

THE funeral service of Sheila Beadle (91) of St John’s Chapel will take place at Durham Crematorium on May 26th at 2:30pm. This will be followed by a celebration of her life in the Blue Bell Inn, St John’s Chapel

BEADLE Sheila, aged 91 years young, from St John’s Chapel, died peacefully in hospital on Friday May 8th. She had lived in Crosshill Home, Stanhope for the last few months and the family would like to thank all of the

Dixon Rowland  Of Rookhope passed away on 12th March aged 88 years. A devoted husband of Brenda. A much-loved father and father-in-law. and an adored grandad. Friends, please meet for a service in St Johns Chapel Church on Tuesday 7th April at

With deep sadness we announce the passing of Raymond Blackburn on 5th March 2026. The family welcome all to join us in paying tribute to a life well lived on Monday 23rd March at Wear Valley Crematorium , Coundon at

Details of the celebration of Ray’s life: Thursday 19th March at 11:30, at Wear Valley Crematorium CoundonBishop AucklandDurhamDL14 8NRFollowed by refreshments at Duke Of YorkFir TreeCrookDL15 8DGWe kindly ask that people do not wear black but informal and colourful…walking boots optional! There

IT is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Pam Banks (nee Ridley). Family and friends are invited to a funeral service on Wednesday the 18th of March. All are welcome at 11:30am at Durham Crematorium followed by

Tony Fallon, Crook: 8/3/1953 – 15/2/2026.. A dearly loved father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Funeral will take place on March 9th at 11am at St Cuthbert’s RC church, Crook. All welcome to attend.

Les Hogarth of Wolsingham passed away on February 25th at the grand age of 98 years. 21/03/1926- 25/02/26 Dearly loved father, Granda, brother, uncle and a good friend to many. Funeral details to follow.

The family of Joyce Jones would like to thank all who braved the weather on the 27th to attend her funeral at Cowshill. The collection taken raised £300 which has been donated to the Great North Air Ambulance on her