Bridget’s novel aims to restore reputation of much maligned monarch

Bridget’s novel aims to restore reputation of much maligned monarch

ByMartin PaulJan 18, 20222 min read

A NEW romance novel by a member of Barnard Castle’s Northern Dales Richard III Society aims to improve the much-maligned monarch’s reputation.Maiden of Middleham is Bridget Beauchamp’s debut novel and…

Farming couple bullish about prospects at UK’s biggest shows

Farming couple bullish about prospects at UK’s biggest shows

ByMartin PaulJan 17, 20222 min read

A FARMING couple from Eggleston will clock up the miles this year when they exhibit at all three of Britain’s largest agricultural shows.Simon and Emma Haley, who breed Highland cattle,…

Volunteers sought for disabled riding group

Volunteers sought for disabled riding group

ByMartin PaulJan 16, 20223 min read

A CHARITY that offers horse riding for the disabled is hoping people will make volunteering their New Year resolution.Catterick and Richmond Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) has a waiting…

Kids show they’re made of the write stuff

Kids show they’re made of the write stuff

ByMartin PaulJan 4, 20222 min read

SIX schoolchildren have won book tokens in a lockdown reading competition.The My Best Book of 2021 competition was organised by the Friends of Barnard Castle Library (FBCL) to promote reading…