March 31, 2026

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Pausing to remember D-Day

Pausing to remember D-Day

ByStuart LaundyJun 19, 20242 min read

A DAY of events was held in Barnard Castle to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Activities began early with the laying of a commemorative wreath at the war memorial…

The art of rural industrial past

The art of rural industrial past

ByStuart LaundyJun 16, 20242 min read

A YOUNG dale artist is spending the summer helping to spread the word about the industrial past of the North Pennines around Middleton-in- Teesdale and beyond. Abi Baker has taken…

Arts trust launched in Amy’s memory

Arts trust launched in Amy’s memory

ByStuart LaundyJun 10, 20242 min read

A CHARITY which aims to ensure young people can take part in performing arts has been launched in memory of a dale choir leader who was killed in a car…

Barnard Castle marks D-Day anniversary

Barnard Castle marks D-Day anniversary

ByStuart LaundyJun 6, 20241 min read

There was an early start as Barnard Castle joined in events to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings today (Thursday, June 6). Co-ordinated by the town council, a day…