October 23, 2026
Category : News
High levels of violence at Deerbolt Prison – report
Low staffing levels are contributing to high levels of violence at Deerbolt Prison, a watchdog has warned.
Town’s arts venue puts Barney on landscape map
The Witham has become a hotbed in the North-East for visual contemporary art that is available free of charge to the residents of Barnard Castle and beyond. The gallery, founded…
Changes allow for six birds
“RESPONSIBLE” owners of poultry are to be allowed to keep up to six birds on their plot at village allotments. Changes to the current tenancy agreement for gardeners at Gainford…
Singing for joy brings health benefits’
Heartsongs THE success of a women’s singing for wellbeing group started in Barnard Castle has seen it expand to Woodland. The Heartsongs afternoon activity at The Hub, at Shaw Bank,…
Rethink over free parking scheme
The removal of a free car parking scheme across County Durham is to be reconsidered after impassioned pleas to save town centres. Durham County Council’s free parking after 2pm scheme…
