May 21, 2026
Layby plea rejected over cost and traffic
A LAYBY won’t be extended in a dale village, despite damage to vehicles and verges, after county officials ruled it could have “detrimental effect” on road safety. Startforth Parish Council…
It’s a ‘ferrytale’ ending after school boat is sunk
HMS Ravensworth has finally been sunk. The popular playground pirate ship at the small village primary school has been replaced with a modern climbing frame after a lengthy fundraising campaign.…
Girls come up trumps in season’s opening match
BARNARD CASTLE GIRLS U15 RUGBY Barnard Castle/Bishop Auckland ……………………..77 Hartlepool Rovers………… 29 IT was a convincing victory for the combined Barnard Castle and Bishop Auckland under 15 girls’ team as…
Bid to keep vital Citizens Advice service
CITIZENS Advice is to be offered free use of an office in the headquarters of Barnard Castle Town Council in an effort to keep the lifeline service in the town.…
