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Still in command after 900 years of visitors

Still in command after 900 years of visitors

ByTeesdale MercuryOct 10, 20232 min read

Sam Alexander finds out how the castle ruins overlooking the Tees in Barnard Castle continue to draw thousands of visitors to the townAS a Barnard Castle resident I was curious…

Remember to pick up your copy of this week’s Mercury

Remember to pick up your copy of this week’s Mercury

ByTeesdale MercuryOct 10, 20231 min read

Making the headlines this week: Popular lollipop-man almost quits after hit-and-run incident Drug dealer jailed for 26 months Retired teacher celebrates first published story Talks begin to use former bank…

Pupils on road to future success

Pupils on road to future success

ByTeesdale MercuryOct 9, 20231 min read

BOFFINS from the Nissan Skills Foundation visited a dale school to inspire the next generation of motor engineers. The engagement day was held at Gainford Primary School and involved all…

Choral society has X-factor

Choral society has X-factor

ByTeesdale MercuryOct 7, 20231 min read

THE drama of Carmina Burana is the focus of Barnard Castle Choral Society’s music this term. The society, which meets every Thursday evening at Barnard Castle School, is working towards…