February 9, 2026

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David and Pamela call time after 15 years on Barney’s high street

David and Pamela call time after 15 years on Barney’s high street

ByNicky CarterJul 5, 20221 min read

AFTER 15 years of serving customers at their Aladdin’s cave of a shop, Wilson’s, Barnard Castle, David and Pamela Wilson, are calling time and retiring. The husband-and-wife team, from Durham,…

Spotlight on sheep farming at school

Spotlight on sheep farming at school

ByNicky CarterJul 3, 20222 min read

PUPILS at Cotherstone School got hands-on experience of how to turn a fleece into wool during a visit from sheep farmer Leanne Dawson, as part of an initiative to understand…

Jubilee medals for village children

Jubilee medals for village children

ByNicky CarterJul 2, 20221 min read

THERE were smiles all round from youngsters at Middleton-in-Teesdale and Newbiggin when they were presented with special commemorative medals as part of the villages’ celebrations to mark the Queen’s platinum…

On song and in tune for music fest

On song and in tune for music fest

ByNicky CarterJun 29, 20222 min read

A MONTH-long community musical festival got off to a roaring start in Barnard Castle with the launch venue, St Mary’s Parish Church, packed out. The fast-moving concert on Monday, June…