July 2, 2026
Category : News
Bright-eyed, blue ‘gentle gem’ of romantic story
Where the wild things are by Dr Richard Warren Forget-me-not. Myosotis species. Scorpion grass Forget-me-not is a fairly recent name in English. Shakespeare, who mentions many other plants, does not…
Church expresses ‘sympathy and support’ for village hall
COMMUNITY centre volunteers are “looking forward to conversations” with Church of England officials over the future of the former Startforth Morritt primary school after education bosses permitted changes to the…
It’s going to get messy with Angela
Finishing off the stand-up comedy year in Barnard Castle is Angela Barnes with her tour show Hot Mess. She is to appear at The Witham on Tuesday, November 28 promising…
Tarmacked cobbles listed as ‘irreplaceable’
AN ancient area of cobbles in Staindrop is among 28 structures that could be officially recognised as a valuable part of the village heritage. The cobbles have long been a…
Campaign boost to save Tudor tapestry treasure
FUNDRAISING campaign to raise £1m to save an important Tudor treasure for the nation has received a boost with £200,000 pledged from the Art Fund. One of the finest tapestries…
