February 8, 2026

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Barnard Castle Farmers’ Market aims to go one better in awards

Barnard Castle Farmers’ Market aims to go one better in awards

ByStuart LaundyDec 12, 20213 min read

ORGANISERS of Barnard Castle Farmers’ Market hope acting on feedback they received 12 months ago will help them bag a national award.The town’s monthly mart is one of four shortlisted…

Stop No 98 sees Robin visit town bookshop as part of national…

Stop No 98 sees Robin visit town bookshop as part of national…

ByStuart LaundyDec 11, 20211 min read

A COMEDIAN who is more accustomed to performing in front of thousands settled for an audience of just a dozen during a visit to Barney last week.Robin Ince is due…

Schools lock horns as part of rugby development scheme

Schools lock horns as part of rugby development scheme

ByStuart LaundyDec 11, 20212 min read

A TWO-year programme to encourage more of the dale’s youngsters to play rugby – and provide the next generation of players for Barney RUFC – has got off to a…

The Hamsterley Tragedy’ recalled by Etherley author in true-life tale

The Hamsterley Tragedy’ recalled by Etherley author in true-life tale

ByStuart LaundyDec 10, 20213 min read

THE life – and shocking death – of a dale woman more than a century ago is the subject of a new book being released this month.Shabby Wedding tells the…