Announcements

VICTORIA TAYLOR – SUNDERLAND AND WESTGATE1941-2025
THE funeral of a lady who had become part of the upper Dale ‘family’ over six decades was held inher home town of Sunderland.Victoria, known to friends as Vicky, Taylor was a well-known friend to everyone in the Upper Dalewhere

Hall Margaret Denise
Hall Margaret DeniseOf Wolsingham passed away on 13th of February aged 80 years.A devoted wife of the late Russell. Adored mother of Peter, David and Heather and mother-in-law ofNicky and Mark and a much-loved Granny. Friends, please meet for a service at

CooperMargaret nee Armstrong
CooperMargaret nee ArmstrongFormerly of Frosterley14/03/1936-30/01/2025Passed away unexpectedly at home on 30 th January 2025, aged 88 years.Devoted wife to the late Maurice, Dearly loved mam to Andrew and Stephen and mother in law toVanessa. Treasured grandma to Oliver, also a

Maureen Epsly
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Maureen Epsly. Maureen was a beloved motherand grandmother, and a great friend to many in the Weardale community. Her funeral will takeplace at Wolsingham Methodist Church on Tuesday 10 December

Urgent Meeting in Rookhope. The Future of the former School Building
URGENT NEWSRookhope meetingA MEETING will be held in Rookhope Village Hall on December 5 th at 6pm to discuss the futureof the former school building.Hand-delivered letters from County Councillor John Shuttleworth were posted around the village,saying the following:‘There will be