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Extra cash for events – but no return for 1940s weekend

Extra cash for events – but no return for 1940s weekend

ByTeesdale MercuryJan 4, 20222 min read

BARNARD Castle Town Council is to more than double its events budget this year.The budget was slashed from £7,200 in 2020 to only £2,390 last year because of Covid-19 restrictions.Plans…

Lindy honoured after giving up time with family to care for Barney…

Lindy honoured after giving up time with family to care for Barney…

ByTeesdale MercuryJan 3, 20222 min read

A BOARDING school matron from Barnard Castle has won a community champion award for selflessly giving up time with her own family to care for students unable to return home…

Awards for Good Samaritans

Awards for Good Samaritans

ByTeesdale MercuryJan 3, 20222 min read

A GROUP of army cadets from Barnard Castle School have been presented with national awards for coming to the aid of an elderly resident.Cadets Heather Brown, Esme Gembler, Angel Bloomfield…

Town bakery on the up with new cafe venture

Town bakery on the up with new cafe venture

ByTeesdale MercuryJan 2, 20221 min read

AN artisan bakers has opened an eatery with a menu based on bread.Three months after launching Rise Artisan Bakery, in Barnard Castle, Alex Lister and Catherine Brown, have expanded the…