September 20, 2026
Category : News
Turner in Teesdale, a birthday tribute
Barnard Castle and Bridge, from upstream, painted c1825 (Tate). Turner sketched the chapel in the centre of the bridge in 1797 and retained it in the finished watercolour over 20…
An eye for design impresses Bishop Paul
DESIGNS by four children from Gainford Primary School appeared on the Bishop of Durham’s annual Christmas card. The Rt Revd Paul Butler visited Gainford just before then end of last…
Great news’ as 25-year lease is agreed for village play park
A NEW lease for a village playground that has been closed for more than a year could be ready to sign this month. Gainford Activity Park, situated on land owned…
New venue where emerging artists can take centre stage
TWO of Barnard Castle’s county councillors took their place in the spotlight when a new performance area at the town’s arts complex was unveiled. Cllrs Richard Bell and Ted Henderson…
Match funding joy for village’s chapel project
THE transformation of a historic chapel into a vibrant community shop, cafe and heritage centre has received a timely funding boost. The Cotherstone Old Chapel Project, has launched its second…
