Former police station to be sold as police and Barnard Castle Town Council meet to discuss future of Bede Kirk

THE Bowes Museum is continuing to expanding its cultural links with China and the United Arab Emirates.Following visits to Russia,...

Shakesbeer… Can you name Castle Players’ new ale?

HUBBLE, bubble - Macbeth's brew needs you.For the last few years the Castle Players' outdoor summer production, in the grounds...

Carnival queen ready for Bowes’ big day

CHILDREN have picked their own carnival queen for their village's big annual event.Pupils at Bowes Hutchinson's Primary School voted who...

Barnard Casle RUFC reflect on a good season as coach Junior hangs up his boots

RugbyTHE Barnard Castle RUFC faithful gathered in sell-out numbers at the club to celebrate another fantastic season on the pitch.Although...

This week’s Teesdale Mercury – out this morning

A selection of headlines in this week's Teesdale Mercury, which comes with a free 16-page rural life supplement including results...

Cockfield kids learning to be lifesavers

MORE than 100 children have learned how to save lives by using first aid and their village's defibrillator.Community first responder...

Vicar returns to upper Teesdale beck 50 years after tragedy

A FORMER vicar has made an emotional return to the scene of a tragedy he survived near High Cup Nick...

DLI plaque returns ‘home’ to Barnard Castle

A PIECE of the 3rd Battalion Durham Light Infantry's (DLI) history has been returned to its rightful place in Barnard...

£120,000 needed for repairs to St Andrew’s Church, Winston

June 4, 2018