Skelton11 Mar 2026Work begins on new school after years of waitingAnnounced in 2021, the new Skelton Primary School is planned to be complete next year.11 Mar 20262 Jan 2026Bright blue 'paint' appears in waterwayThe Environment Agency confirms the unnatural colour of the water has been caused by paint or ink.2 Jan 202612 Oct 2025Teesside and County Durham stories this weekStories this week on conifers causing bother, a museum cash boost and a speed limit campaign.12 Oct 20256 Oct 2025Huge conifer trees looming over homes for the chopResidents say the leylandii, which have submerged a lamppost, were blocking sunlight.6 Oct 202514 Sep 2025Warnings sent to wet wipe flushing 'hotspots'Postcodes in Sunderland, Northumberland and Teesside are targeted with warning letters.14 Sep 202526 Jun 2025Plans for solar farm on Vale of York green beltDeveloper Anesco is proposing to build a solar farm on 157 acres of farmland at Overton Grange.26 Jun 202517 Jun 2025Third life-saving machine stolen, police sayThe theft from Lingdale comes days after defibrillators were taken in Skelton and Skelton Green.17 Jun 202515 Jun 2025Appeal after two defibrillators stolen from townPolice say the life-saving equipment stolen from two buildings was worth thousands of pounds.15 Jun 202529 May 2025Toy designed by boy with cancer to be manufacturedSpencer, from Skelton, has been having treatment for a rare form of cancer for more than four years.29 May 2025...