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Barnard Castle bar owners claims hoax after alleged assault

Barnard Castle bar owners claims hoax after alleged assault

ByTeesdale MercuryNov 6, 2025

The owners of a County Durham bar claim they are the victims of a “malicious hoax” following an alleged assault.

Lucy’s feeling good after BEM in New Year’s honours

Lucy’s feeling good after BEM in New Year’s honours

ByStuart LaundyJan 9, 2025

A DALE woman’s dedication to helping people be more active in nature has been recognised. Lucy Brenkley, from Barnard Castle, has been awarded a BEM (Medallist of the Order of…

Diners tuck in to advent lunches – and raise £660

Diners tuck in to advent lunches – and raise £660

ByStuart LaundyJan 8, 2025

SWEET TREATS: Ronni Moore, Christian Aid church engagement and fundraising officer for the North East and Cumbria, MP Sam Rushworth and local Christian Aid organiser Alan Coustick tuck into mince pies at…

Installation of new gates opens up new chapter for town fortress

Installation of new gates opens up new chapter for town fortress

ByNicky CarterJan 7, 2025

THE entrance to Barnard Castle’s 12th century fortress has been given a face-lift with the installation of new, custom-built oak doors to the north gate. The north gate to the…

Young farmers offered ‘big break’

Young farmers offered ‘big break’

ByMartin PaulJan 6, 2025

UP FOR GRABS: Lartington Estate manager Paul Woods at the converted former joinery and blacksmith’s building, which is being offered as living quarters for the successful candidate in the Next Generation Farmer…