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Grant helps vintage lighting business take on more commissions
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (346+ words) A vintage lighting business is shining brighter thanks to a new kiln and cutter. Jewel Street Lighting, based in Saltburn, restores antique, vintage, and retro lighting, breathing new life into old designs. With the support of a grant from the…...
Much-loved County Durham pool set for new lease of life after volunteer effort
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (297+ words) A team of volunteers is helping to bring a much-loved community pool back into use. Northumbrian Water employees have been supporting the refurbishment of Weardale Pool in Stanhope, County Durham, through the company’s Just an Hour volunteering programme. Staff have…...
Free repair cafe returns to Leyburn to help save money and cut waste
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (84+ words) The Richmondshire Repair Cafe is returning to Leyburn this Saturday, September 12. The free event will be open from 9.45am to 12.30pm at the Arts and Community Centre, Darlington Road. The public is invited to bring household and fabric items for repair, including…...
Reader's war on invasive plant exposes lack of knowledge and poor advice
2+ week, 1+ day ago (755+ words) Not so blooming marvellous Following my column about Himalayan balsam, a very pretty yet invasive species of plant, reader Janice Brabban got in touch. "Thank you for your article drawing attention to non-native invasive species affecting our countryside. "I am…...
New dog-friendly ‘Sniffari’ trail launches in Durham Dales countryside
2+ week, 5+ day ago (735+ words) Dog owners are being encouraged to slow down and let their pets lead the way as a new countryside attraction launches in the Durham Dales to celebrate the benefits of sniffing. The ‘Sniffari’ walking route, starting from the Rose & Crown…...
Burghley????runs Stamford's Best Dressed Window Competition
2+ week, 6+ day ago (436+ words) Some two dozen windows were assessed by judges Andrea Hoskins, owner of The George Hotel in Stamford; Burghley Lifestyle Ambassador Alex Collins; and “Notswolds” founders Laura Jekyll and John Simpson, with the Hindmarch & Co Garage emerging as the winner for…...
Wildlife-friendly garden officially opens in North East community space
3+ week, 2+ day ago (370+ words) A new wildlife-friendly garden has been officially opened in the North East, creating a greener community space while helping to boost biodiversity and improve the experience of residents, volunteers and visitors. The habitat garden, at Beyond Housing’s Westfield Farm in…...
Readers respond to my 'impossible' question on what to save from a burning building
4+ week, 1+ day ago (606+ words) Following my column a couple of weeks ago about personal treasures that are worth more to us than money, Lucien Smith got back in touch to say: “Oh wow, Sarah! My mother would be thrilled not only how much I…...