May 21, 2026
Lord Barnard outlines full scope of redevelopment at Raby Estate
THE full plans to repurpose heritage buildings and develop the park and gardens at Raby Castle have been revealed.The scheme, which has been named The Rising, will take about two…
Historic Gainford Hall will be offered as residential let
PROPOSALS to turn a landmark building into a wedding venue and spa have been cast aside, councillors heard.Instead, Raby Estates will market the Grade I listed Gainford Hall as residential…
Draw raises £1,200 for poorly Abigail
A PRIZE raffle to help a Barnard Castle family create memorable events with their eight-year-old daughter who is battling stage four neuroblastoma raised more than £1,200.On hearing the news of…
Travellers leave Demesnes but officials now face a clean-up job at the…
OFFICIALS are facing a clean-up job this morning on the Demesnes in Barnard Castle after travellers left an unauthorised camp. Some of the rubbish has been bagged up and placed…














