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Message from the Weardale Practice
Flu is circulating widely at the moment — and not in a good way. It’s highly contagious. Please get your flu jab. If you’re eligible, you can still have your flu vaccination at the practice. Just ask at reception. If
Weardale Pool
By Stu O’Dell. Week 10 Report Only two fixtures were played this week, as St John’s Chapel Blue Bell were unable to fulfil their scheduled match against Stanhope Grey Bull (B). This fixture will be rearranged, with a new date
Weardale Man heading for the House of Lords!
A MAN who was brought up in Weardale has been nominated for appointment to the House of Lords. Nick Forbes, who lived in Wearhead as well as Westgate, is a former pupil of Wolsingham School. His father, Ian, who died
Forgotten paintings by a hospice patient take centre stage at Bishop Auckland’s Artists’ Hub
Dick Scott, an inpatient at St Oswald’s Hospice in Gosforth, has had a long-held wish fulfilled: thirteen watercolour paintings he created over a decade ago, forgotten until recently, are now set to be publicly exhibited for the first time at
Darlington Mart
Darlington Farmers Auction Mart held their weekly sale of prime stock on Thursday 11th December 2025. Forward were 175 cattle and 1539 sheep. 56 Prime Bulls sold to 433ppk or £322919 Prime Steers sold to 476ppk or £3137100 Prime Heifers
Eastgate – Christmas Eve Service – All Are Welcome!
Join us for our annual Carol Service, including the much anticipated Weardale Nativity, a beautiful and heartwarming retelling perfect for all ages. 📍 All Saints, Eastgate🕖 Christmas Eve at 7pm Enjoy a lovely family service, followed by refreshments and festive cheer. Bring
Film to be released this Friday!
Christmas has come early for fans of award-winning director Dean Midas. In an exciting schedule shake-up, the premiere of his latest horror short, Christmas Eve, has been moved up from its original Boxing Day slot. The film will now debut
Excursions By Rail Tease New Luxury Train from Weardale for 2026
Excursions By Rail – the fast-growing North East rail events company behind the Edinburgh Express, the first ever direct train from Stanhope to Edinburgh – have confirmed that another special journey from Weardale is on the way for 2026. The
ANNUAL QUIZ RAISES MONEY FOR PANCREATIC CANCER CHARITY
THE annual Wolsingham charity quiz, founded by Paul Hutchinson from Wolsingham, has raised over £900 for a cancer charity. Paul, who owns and runs Wolsingham Taxis, first started fundraising in 2020 with events to raise money for an Alzheimer’s’ charity
Targeted support, community resilience and collaboration key to tackling poverty
Councillors will be asked to agree an upcoming consultation on the latest strategy to tackle poverty and support residents in County Durham. Durham County Council’s Cabinet will receive an update on work undertaken by the local authority and its partners
TCR Hub Hosts First Ever Wellbeing Day in Partnership with Local Holistic Practitioners
The TCR Hub in Barnard Castle is set to host its first Wellbeing Day, offering the local community a unique opportunity to unwind, recharge, and explore a range of holistic practices all delivered in collaboration with respected wellness partners. Taking place
Darlington Mart
Darlington Farmers Auction Mart held their weekly sale of cast cattle, store and breeding stock and their fortnightly sale of fodder on Monday 8th December 2025. Forward were 224 cattle and 1042 sheep. 72 Cast Cows/OTM sold to 356ppk or
20 years of Durham Brass Festival
A North East music festival promises to be bigger and better than ever as it celebrates two decades of bringing one of the biggest celebrations of brass to the region. Durham Brass Festival is back next year, from Sunday 12
Alston Moor Federation Christmas Market Brings Community Together
Alston Moor Federation was delighted to host its annual Christmas Market on Wednesday at the Church Road site, bringing together families, pupils, staff, and the wider community for a festive evening of celebration, shopping and fundraising. The event featured a
Last chance to see Mining Art Gallery’s exhibition commemorating 200 years of the Stockton & Darlington Railway.
Visitors have just weeks left to experience Fuelling the Railway Revolution at Bishop Auckland’s Mining Art Gallery, as the exhibition enters its final month before making way for a major Tom McGuinness retrospective opening on 18 February 2026 to celebrate
The Light offers a bright future for County Durham culture
The name of a new cultural venue that will boost Durham City’s visitor offer and provide a home for creativity and innovation has been announced. The Light will bring together art and science in an engaging space where visitors will