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Barnard Castle set for bright future as plans revealed

Barnard Castle set for bright future as plans revealed

ByMartin PaulNov 7, 2025

Barnard Castle’s high street is getting a major boost thanks to new activities, including a parkrun, an enhanced Christmas display and exciting international exhibitions planned by The Bowes Museum.

A magical show sure to light up your Christmas

A magical show sure to light up your Christmas

ByStuart LaundyOct 6, 2024

THEY say Christmas comes but once a year… but not if you’re panto producer Tom Rolfe. “Every day’s a panto day,” jokes the man who brings a festive show to…

Review of An Inspector Calls – Darlington Hippodrome

Review of An Inspector Calls – Darlington Hippodrome

ByAndrew HarrisonOct 5, 2024

AS soon as the lights went down, I knew this was going to be a fantastic evening. An incredible atmosphere was instantly created. As the curtain rose a house confronted…

Quality reigns despite difficult sheep season

Quality reigns despite difficult sheep season

ByMartin PaulOct 5, 2024

MORE than 100 Swaledale sheep passed the judges’ eyes at this year’s Langdon Beck Show. In contrast to the days before and after, the sun shone brightly on Saturday morning…

Will ‘heritage corridor’ finally become reality?

Will ‘heritage corridor’ finally become reality?

ByMartin PaulOct 3, 2024

A PROPOSED walking and cycling route between Bishop Auckland and Barnard Castle could become a reality after being included in the North East Combined Authority’s new local transport plan. The…