July 3, 2026
Category : News
Cricket club feels the power
FUTURE ENERGY: Barnard Castle Cricket Club shows off its new solar panels. From left, Cllr Richard Bell, Cllr James Rowlandson, Dave Sparrow, chairman of Barnard Castle Cricket Club, Anita Bainbridge,…
Scheme to tackle rural crime is ‘a welcome step forward’
A NEW scheme to tackle rural crime was launched by Durham Police at Utass (Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services). Backed by £205,000, two new Ruralwatch co-ordinators and a dedicated intelligence…
Wildlife in Sharp focus
When his ambition to study digital imaging was put on hold due to the pandemic, photographer Cameron Sharp set up Teesdale Wildlife Sightings with stunning results. Nicky Carter chatted to…
Viking bloodline and a busy brain help Annie reach 100
A BARNARD Castle centenarian attributes her longevity to a Viking bloodline. Annie Hutchinson celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday and along with a large family party at the Morritt Hotel,…
Lack of ‘lollipop’ puts children’s lives at risk
A DALE primary school on the busy A68 needs someone to ensure children can safely cross the road. Toft Hill Primary School has been without a crossing – “lollipop” –…
