October 23, 2026
Category : News
Back to school for old Barnardians
Scores of former pupils, some travelling from around the world, returned to their old school to hear about its plans for the future.
Riverside vandals rip out beauty spot bench
LATE evening visitors to a riverside beauty spot decided they wanted to get closer to the water’s edge to sit round a campfire. So they ripped out a newly-installed bench…
You’ve been warned – town council to get tough on Demesnes vandals
DRIVERS who deliberately cause damage to a Barnard Castle beauty spot will be hit in the pocket. Town councillors have declared “enough is enough” with thrill seekers performing “doughnuts” on…
Margaret’s trek ends in triumph
INSPIRATIONAL botanist Margaret Bradshaw, who embarked on a 55-mile trekking challenge on her 98th birthday, has vowed to keep up the daily walks after smashing her fundraising target. Dr Bradshaw…
Dale singers tune up for a world premiere
FOUR choristers from Teesdale will be part of The Durham Singers choir when they perform the world premiere of a new work by composer Oliver Tarney. Looking forward to the…
