WORK on Barnard Castle’s festive lights display is continuing despite uncertainty over this year’s Christmas illuminations.Volunteers are facing a mountain of red tape and extra work if the town’s lights…

“THERE’S prizes and surprises at shows.” So said Lartington farmer Clive Dent after his shearling ram was judged champion Swaledale at the Bowes Show on Saturday, ending Robert Hutchinson’s recent…

THERE was plenty to delight the senses in the produce tent, much to the delight or Bowes Show organisers.The late decision to stage the show had left a question mark…

A new attraction at Bowes Show this year was a dog trial.  The day-long event, an open trial organised by the Northern Sheepdog Association, proved extremely popular, attracting more than…