Sport

Wolsingham School student in Regional Finals
A 13-year-old Wolsingham School student has excelled in the Swim England North East Regional Finals in Leeds. Freya Colling from Crook finished the eighth fastest swimmer in the North East region, giving it her all and reaching the final stage.

Pub hosts Junior Darts Competition
Alfie Lee from Wolsingham, winner of the 16s and under knockout competition. THE Cross Keys at Eastgate, run by Gaynor and Brian Irwin, bucks the national trend that has seen many public houses close down. The Irwins not only manage

Weardale Pool League
By Stuart O’Dell Week 26 Report Stanhope Grey Bull (A) vs Stanhope Pack Horse Stanhope Grey Bull (A) made a strong start, with John Anderson taking the opening frame. Ben Forster extended the lead to 2–0, and David Craggs quickly

WOLSINGHAM MAN RUNNING IN LONDON MARATHON
A man from Wolsingham will be taking part in the country’s most famous marathon on April 26th. Andrew Marshall will be running around the capital city in the London Marathon – his first ever and just a few weeks after

Weardale Pool League by Stuart O’Dell
Week 25 Report Stanhope Pack Horse V St John’s Chapel Blue Bell Stanhope Pack Horse welcomed St John’s Chapel Blue Bell in a closely contested fixture. The visitors took the first point of the evening by default, as the home

Young Talent Shines at Stanhope Junior Darts Tournament
Stanhope Sports & Social Club successfully hosted its first Junior Darts Tournament on Saturday 4 April 2026, attracting a strong turnout of young players and supporters from across the region. The event showcased an impressive standard of play throughout the