May 15, 2026
Apprentice Luke finds his calling with family butcher’s in Barney
A BARNARD Castle man says he “found his calling” after completing his apprenticeship in butchery. After leaving school, Luke Morris tried his hand at a lot of different jobs, but…
Reliving memories of model-making tradition
THE tradition of making models of Barney’s Market Cross began as a challenge and now the former apprentice who created it is considering making one for himself. Many readers have…
Copper beech tribute takes root at last
RESIDENTS in Whorlton had to get their spades out for the second year in a row, after suppliers delivered the wrong coloured tree for their village green. To commemorate the…
Gently does it for dale’s gardening enthusiasts
What began as a project for children has blossomed into something much bigger. Nicky Carter discovered more about the Gentle Gardeners’ Group, which will lay down roots at a new…














