February 7, 2026

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New floodlights and blue globes for town

New floodlights and blue globes for town

ByNicky CarterNov 25, 20232 min read

BONFIRE night was a big hit in Barnard Castle with thousands attending the fund raising event, but there’s still room for more spectators next year, say organisers. Pre-event ticket sales…

Church expresses ‘sympathy and support’ for village hall

Church expresses ‘sympathy and support’ for village hall

ByNicky CarterNov 25, 20234 min read

COMMUNITY centre volunteers are “looking forward to conversations” with Church of England officials over the future of the former Startforth Morritt primary school after education bosses permitted changes to the…

Campaign boost to save Tudor tapestry treasure

Campaign boost to save Tudor tapestry treasure

ByNicky CarterNov 22, 20232 min read

FUNDRAISING campaign to raise £1m to save an important Tudor treasure for the nation has received a boost with £200,000 pledged from the Art Fund. One of the finest tapestries…

Blooming great anniversary show

Blooming great anniversary show

ByNicky CarterNov 20, 20237 min read

MEMBERS of Middleton-in-Teesdale Garden Association celebrated their 80th annual chrysanthemum and vegetable show with a bumper crop of entries. The show, held at the village’s sports and social club, not…