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Beavering away earned Gainford twin sisters top award

Beavering away earned Gainford twin sisters top award

ByStuart LaundyJan 23, 2025

TWIN sisters Charlotte and Jessica Edwards rounded off their time with a dale Beaver group by celebrating receiving the organisation’s top award. The eight-year-olds, who are members of the 1st…

Success is thanks to staff

Success is thanks to staff

ByNicky CarterOct 30, 2023

TOWN centre department store, which has won prizes for its window displays celebrated four decades in business in Barnard Castle this month with a birthday themed presentation. Staff at Boyes,…

Organisers hatch a plot for Guy Fawkes to appear at bonfire night

Organisers hatch a plot for Guy Fawkes to appear at bonfire night

ByNicky CarterOct 30, 2023

BARNEY’S bonfire night organisers are putting Guy Fawkes in the spotlight at this year’s event. The gunpowder plotter, played by Castle Players’ actor Ben Pearson (pictured), will take to a…

Prince Gareth teams up with ‘the Vixen’

Prince Gareth teams up with ‘the Vixen’

ByTeesdale MercuryOct 30, 2023

Pantomime makes a magical return to Darlington Hippodrome this festive season when pop and musical theatre star Gareth Gates headlines the Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, playing the Prince.…

Sweet smell of success for slurry protestors

Sweet smell of success for slurry protestors

ByMartin PaulOct 29, 2023

CAMPAIGNERS in Wycliffe and Thorpe are celebrating after plans for a nearby slurry pit, larger than an Olympic swimming pool, were rejected. Durham County Council’s south and west planning committee…