May 22, 2026
Long-gone gasworks powered Barney for more than a century
Memories of Barnard Castle’s gasworks are now fading but the site, which was in use between 1834 and 1952, was once the town’s powerhouse. Historian Tony Seward takes a look…
Trail runners complete Teesdale Way in just 26 hours
TWO trail runners have completed the Teesdale Way in a little over 24 hours to set what may be a new record.It took Owain Davies, from Barnard Castle, and Tom…
Champion heifer at Middleton mart sells for £1,750
AT Middleton-in-Teesdale Mart’s May show and sale of store cattle, a welcome buzz was present within the market as the pre-sale show took place. The show was kindly sponsored by…
Hoggs and lambs impress judge at Barney mart
AT Barnard Castle Auction Mart’s annual show and sale of hoggs and lambs, which took place alongside a sale of ewes and lambs, judge Bob Richmond, Leeds, gave the following…
