July 28, 2026
Category : News
Turner in Teesdale, a birthday tribute
Barnard Castle and Bridge, from upstream, painted c1825 (Tate). Turner sketched the chapel in the centre of the bridge in 1797 and retained it in the finished watercolour over 20…
Ian approaches 100th town toilet-twinning
A TOWN centre cafe’s toilet has become the 94th in Barnard Castle to sign up to a scheme which boosts facilities in the developing world. Moments Cafe received its toilet-twinning…
Pupils sing praise of their top class school
YOUNGSTERS from Staindrop Primary School sang out in celebration last week after their school was ranked among the top one per cent in England for its progress in core subjects.…
Work starts on Windows for the King after appeal success
WORK has begun to create a series of etched glass windows fit for a king. The artwork will be installed at Barnard Castle’s parish church after a successful Windows for…
Plug gaping hole in beauty spot security’
WORK to improve security at a Barnard Castle beauty spot has left a “gaping hole” which could be exploited by illegal campers. Vince Blaeford has been campaigning for more than…
