30 Jan 2021
OUT AND ABOUT: On a walk across Cockfield Fell you will encounter horses, sheep, birdlife and some fantastic views
For this week’s walk, Kirsty Brien, a member of the outdoor team at the TCR Hub, heads to Cockfield Fell, with its rich industrial heritage. The route follows quiet lanes, tracks and old railway lines. There is a short section on a road with no path (about 350m) so walkers should make themselves visible to traffic. Highlights include great views, herds of horses and sheep and plenty of opportunities to see several species of birds
OUR walk starts in the village of Cockfield, once home to Jeremiah Dixon (1773-1779) famed for the Mason-Dixon railway in the USA and now a thriving village surrounded by beautiful Teesdale countryside, but with some incredible history, particularly with regard to our industrial heritage.
19 Jan 2021
This week s page 1
Parish councillors in Gainford and Staindrop have taken the first legal steps in a bid to challenge Durham County Council s decision to grant planning permission for large housing estates in the villages. Money raised from the developments would be used to fund a revamp of the park and gardens at Raby Castle
The manager of Barnard Castle s arts centre is to leave the post after two years
Fundraiser Katie Metcalfe is hoping to complete a million steps in 40 days to raise £1,000 for the Great North Air Ambulance
A new group has come forward in Cotherstone with plans to resurrect the village shop
During this time, I have thoroughly enjoyed producing trending stories and feature articles for the paper. Being from the West Midlands, my knowledge of the county stemmed anything my local family and friends could tell me about it. However, writing for the paper has truly allowed me to expand my knowledge of County Durham and dig deep into the town’s history, speak with residents and really feel like I am part of the local community. Here are just 10 things I have learnt about County Durham after writing about the area for six months:
I discovered more about County Durham’s history