April 8, 2026

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Residents invited to take part in archaeological dig at castle

Residents invited to take part in archaeological dig at castle

ByMartin PaulNov 10, 20242 min read

DALE folk are being invited to join in an archaeological dig within the walls of Barnard Castle this month. Barney-based archaeology firm DigVentures will be working within the outer ward…

Motorists driven to the verge of despair

Motorists driven to the verge of despair

ByMartin PaulNov 6, 20242 min read

A PARKING row has erupted in Toft Hill after county council officers announced they are to install fencing to prevent cars driving on grass verges. The issue came to a…

Display aims to build bridge to village’s past

Display aims to build bridge to village’s past

ByMartin PaulNov 3, 20243 min read

THE closure of an historic bridge and the beauty of a church’s beautiful stained-glass windows have inspired an open day that hopes to reveal more of a village’s history. Visitors…

Award for couple ‘quietly working away in upper dale’

Award for couple ‘quietly working away in upper dale’

ByMartin PaulNov 2, 20244 min read

AN upper dale couple have been recognised for their traditional farming methods and encouraging biodiversity. Paul and Jen Johnson, from Hardword, earned the North Pennines National Landscapes’ prestigious high nature…