May 16, 2026
Riverside vandals rip out beauty spot bench
LATE evening visitors to a riverside beauty spot decided they wanted to get closer to the water’s edge to sit round a campfire. So they ripped out a newly-installed bench…
You’ve been warned – town council to get tough on Demesnes vandals
DRIVERS who deliberately cause damage to a Barnard Castle beauty spot will be hit in the pocket. Town councillors have declared “enough is enough” with thrill seekers performing “doughnuts” on…
Donate a coat, spread the warmth and help vital services for the…
STAFF and volunteers at a Barnard Castle charity shop are calling on customers to support a winter warmth campaign by donating a coat. Age UK is asking supporters to bring…
Changes allow for six birds
“RESPONSIBLE” owners of poultry are to be allowed to keep up to six birds on their plot at village allotments. Changes to the current tenancy agreement for gardeners at Gainford…














