May 15, 2026
Market Cross HGV drama ends well
TRAFFIC came to a standstill in Barnard Castle on Wednesday last week when an oversized HGV got stuck trying to manoeuvre round the town’s historic Market Cross. The Prestons of…
Parade of lanterns to add festive sparkle
BIG plans are afoot for Barnard Castle’s annual Christmas switch-on event next month. The town’s volunteer Christmas lights committee, working alongside the town council, English Heritage, The Witham, the TCR…
New hall at Middleton will cost £600,000
A NEW village hall for Middleton-in-Teesdale will cost £600,000, parish councillors were told. The current village hall, next to the primary school, is currently closed due to safety issues. The…
Flood group’s plea to report blocked drains
A NEWLY-formed group dedicated to keeping Barnard Castle free from flooding is urging residents to report blocked drains. The town’s flood resilience group says anyone spotting blocked drains should get…














