ONE of history’s most maligned monarchs could be central to Barnard Castle’s Meet celebrations next year. In 1474 when Richard Duke of Gloucester, later King Richard III, was 21, he…

DEDICATED members of Barnard Castle’s volunteer workers’ group were out in force last week tidying up the town’s green areas. The workers, who first began to help keep Barney looking…

A BUSINESS which took root during lockdown, has blossomed for a Staindrop couple who have now opened their own shop, Palmers Plants and Besp-Oak Creations. During lockdown keen plant and…

A CANCER survivor is tackling a 130km Alpine trek amid soaring temperatures in France to raise funds for NHS. Cotherstone resident and self-employed travel consultant Vince Bendin was diagnosed with…