May 15, 2026
New floodlights and blue globes for town
BONFIRE night was a big hit in Barnard Castle with thousands attending the fund raising event, but there’s still room for more spectators next year, say organisers. Pre-event ticket sales…
Church expresses ‘sympathy and support’ for village hall
COMMUNITY centre volunteers are “looking forward to conversations” with Church of England officials over the future of the former Startforth Morritt primary school after education bosses permitted changes to the…
Campaign boost to save Tudor tapestry treasure
FUNDRAISING campaign to raise £1m to save an important Tudor treasure for the nation has received a boost with £200,000 pledged from the Art Fund. One of the finest tapestries…
Blooming great anniversary show
MEMBERS of Middleton-in-Teesdale Garden Association celebrated their 80th annual chrysanthemum and vegetable show with a bumper crop of entries. The show, held at the village’s sports and social club, not…














