June 1, 2026
Category : News
Public meeting into beauty spot security
A PUBLIC meeting is being held this week to canvas opinion on how to protect the lower Demesnes, in Barnard Castle, from illegal and overnight camping. The meeting, which will…
Overflowing bins leave top museum with rubbish reputation
UN-EMPTIED bins are tarnishing a Teesdale museum’s reputation as “the jewel in County Durham’s crown” , it was claimed last week.Litter has been overflowing bins within the grounds of the…
Travellers moved on after illegally setting up camp on beauty spot
AUTHORITIES have been praised for swiftly moving on an illegal traveller encampment on the Demesnes, in Barnard Castle.Neighbours feared a repeat of last year when the entry of one caravan…
From humble beginnings to a force to be reckoned with
A charity started from a home in Butterknowle by getting jobs in sport for two veterans has grown over eight years to provide support for almost 10,000 ex-soldiers and is…












