May 16, 2026
Charity fun run to return at Barnard Castle Meet
A FUN run (and walk) will return to Barnard Castle Meet weekend line-up following a link-up with the dale’s Cancer Research fundraising champions.For years the Whit bank holiday festival, which…
Playwright Christina takes over The Turrets in Barnard Castle
A COUNTY Durham playwright has become the new leader of dale youth theatre group The Turrets.Christina Castling has taken over from James Barton, who led the group, based at The…
Castle Players produce an entertaining if ‘slightly crazy’ take on a classic
Treasure IslandThe Witham, Barnard Castle THE Castle Players have opened their annual winter tour, bringing us a different approach to a classic story, for all ages.Over the years they’ve brought…
Gainford play park will reopen, pledge village councillors
PLANS to reopen a play park have taken a step forward after £15,000 was set aside for the project with the hope of securing a further £70,000.Gainford Activity Park, situated…
