Robert Douglas-Reeves The surrounding areas definitely need improvement. The majority of the work is beneficial to the station, although the Neasham side will be dominated by a pretty ugly car park. I’d be more interested in the expected cost to park there - it’s already ridiculously overpriced which is why people park on neighbouring streets. I suspect the same will continue. Nice idea. Good to invest some money. Not convinced by all of it but definitely better than the tired station we have now.
Dwayne Robson Looks great a step in the right direction for Darlington’s future but the problem you have is people don t like change and will object to everything and anything.
PETER BARRON about his excitement at being a leader of The Big Smile AS an only child, growing up with the beautiful Derwent Valley on his doorstep, Richard Ellis had “the best playground in the world”. Forests, rivers, hills, and wildlife have been part of his life for as long as he can remember. “It was just always where I felt most at home – out in the countryside and the fresh air,” he says. It is a passion that has stayed with him throughout his life, leading to him serving all over the world with the Royal Marines and qualifying as a mountain leader.
They were not hurt during the potentially serious road traffic accident in County Durham at the weekend. It happened on Saturday on the A688, outside Raby Castle, between Barnard Castle and Bishop Auckland. The incident was attended by crews from County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service. A spokesman said: Thankfully both occupants, mother and son, were released with no injuries and the boy was laughing and smiling as he was carried out by our firefighters. Please take care folks and avoid distractions whilst driving.
4 May 2021
BOOST FOR VILLAGE: Steve Whelerton with pupils at Staindrop Primary School on the new all-weather pitch
PUPILS at a Staindrop primary are delighted with their new all-weather sports pitch which means they can be active come rain or shine.
The idea for the year-round pitch, which can be used for tennis, cricket, football and netball, was to ensure social distancing can be maintained with sufficient outdoor space for the children.
The artifical pitch has been installed next to the playground and is used at break times, for sports and by after-school clubs. Steve Whelerton, headteacher, said: “During lockdown we were trying to think of ways we could assist the return of the children to the school.
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