July 2, 2026
Category : News
School art project is picture perfect
GREAT SUPPORT: Pupils Sophie and Joshua with, from left, Cllr Ted Henderson, headteacher Chris Minikin and Cllrs James Rowlandson, George Richardson and Richard Bell
Apprentice Luke finds his calling with family butcher’s in Barney
A BARNARD Castle man says he “found his calling” after completing his apprenticeship in butchery. After leaving school, Luke Morris tried his hand at a lot of different jobs, but…
Reliving memories of model-making tradition
THE tradition of making models of Barney’s Market Cross began as a challenge and now the former apprentice who created it is considering making one for himself. Many readers have…
Copper beech tribute takes root at last
RESIDENTS in Whorlton had to get their spades out for the second year in a row, after suppliers delivered the wrong coloured tree for their village green. To commemorate the…
Review of Cinderella- Durham Gala
ONE of the longer running pantos in the area at Durham Gala opened with all the glitter and sparkle you’d expect for Cinderella. There is nothing better as a panto…











