May 16, 2026
White elephant’ council building taken off market
COUNCIL chiefs are still scratching their heads over what to do with a £540,000 state-of-the-art community building that’s been empty for years in Barnard Castle.When it was built in 2011,…
Evening of jazz and blues planned at Bowes
ACCLAIMED jazz and blues guitarist Remi Harris and virtuoso double bassist Tom Moore will present an evening of music ranging from the acoustic jazz of the 1930s and 40s to…
Mountaineer Alan helping to promote tourism in Nepal
MOUNTAINEER Alan Hinkes was invited to an evening at the Napalese Embassy in Kensington Palace Gardens.Present were dignitaries, ambassadors, ministers, and “friends of Nepal” and Mr Hinkes, who lives near…
Panto time again for Teesdale Players… oh, yes it is!
Teesdale Players’ rehearsals for Hansel and Gretel which are going well with the cast working hard on the show after a three year absence. The Players are pleased to welcome…














