October 23, 2026
Category : News
Tributes to Scouse Griffiths – a man who loved music
Thomas ‘Scouse’ Griffiths lived for his music and his models. The sudden death of the hugely-popular 77-year-old on June 24 has had a huge impact on his family and wide…
Lydia’s perfect pie is judged best in Britain
A PIE filled with minted Wensleydale lamb and potato has been crowned supreme champion at this year’s British Pie Awards. The savoury creation, made by Lydia Sunter, who owns Middleton-in-Teesdale…
Tom has no plans to stop after 50 years of running keep…
IT it ain’t broke, don’t fix it – that’s been the secret to success of a keep fit class that has been running in Barnard Castle for half a century.…
Help community bus project get back in gear
A CALL has been made for volunteers to reinvigorate a community bus campaign after it stalled when its founder and the driving force behind the project died last year. Retired…
Third time lucky as market scoops award
BARNARD Castle Farmers’ Market made it third time lucky, scooping a top national award. The monthly market was shortlisted as a finalist in the Farmers’ Market of the Year Awards…
