PARISH councillors hope Durham officials will permit the felling of two “dangerous” 100-year-old fir trees before they are blown over in high winds.Concerns about the condition of the trees –…

A NEW writing group aims to provide inspiration, encouragement and support to wordsmiths in and around the dale.The Barnard Castle Writers Group has been embraced by Teesdale-based script writers, aspiring…

ORGANISERS of Barnard Castle’s traditional Meet are hoping to festoon the town with Union Jacks for this year’s event, which coincides with the Queen’s platinum jubilee.The Meet committee has already…

A TEESDALE musician who once performed as a warm-up act for sixties chart-topper Billy J Kramer has penned two songs about his home town, Barnard Castle.Keen guitarist Eddie Tinkler, 74,…