August 9, 2026
Curtain rises on Matilda and Robin Hood at Green Lane school
LITTLE actors from Green Lane Primary School, in Barnard Castle, have wowed audiences with their production of the West End’s Matilda the Musical.The script of Matilda the Musical was designed…
Lewis Wearmouth achieved a gold seal at the latest shearing course
A DALE farmer aims to enter competition sheepshearing after earning the British Wool Association’s highest award.Lewis Wearmouth achieved a gold seal at the latest shearing course presented at Woodland by…
For whom the bell tolls: How town crier Ian answered his town’s…
A chance meeting led to the return of town crying in Barnard Castle. Nearly two decades later, it’s still going strong. Work experience reporter Amy Hobson caught up with town…
Frustration as demoliton of St Peter’s in Gainford delayed
PLANNERS say there is nothing stopping St Peter’s in Gainford being demolished, despite the owners appealing consent conditions.Ruttle Plant Hire was given permission by Durham County Council planners in May…
