May 21, 2026
Tom is on target for debut double win
TEESDALE GUN CLUB IT was a double celebration for young Tom Hall at the Teesdale Gun Club when he won both the BBQ Novice Cup 25 DTL and the Maurice…
Director of The Bowes Museum steps down ater 20 years
THE Bowes Museum’s director is stepping down after more than 20 years at its helm.Adrian Jenkins says the time has come to pursue other personal and professional interests and for…
Erwin’s on a mission to replace railings that were used for war…
A RETIRED metal worker is on a mission to help restore and reinstate iron railings and gates in historic parts of Barnard Castle after they were cut off for the…
Flora and fauna: A snake in the grass which can ‘expel sadness’
Viper’s Bugloss (Echium vulgare)THE specific name vulgare never seems quite the right one to describe this handsome, imposing plant. Perhaps magnificum or mirabilis would suit it better. It stands about…
