July 8, 2026
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.…
Fabulous’ pavilion plan gets green light
PLANS for a sports pavilion at Barnard Castle School have been unanimously approved by county councillors after the scheme was described as “absolutely fabulous” . The project was backed by…














