Barnard Castle’s high street is getting a major boost thanks to new activities, including a parkrun, an enhanced Christmas display and exciting international exhibitions planned by The Bowes Museum.

The owners of a County Durham bar claim they are the victims of a “malicious hoax” following an alleged assault.

Set in 1880 on a desolate stretch of railway line, The Signalman, adapted from Charles Dickens’ classic ghost story, offers a compelling and atmospheric evening of theatre.

Keep it in the town is the message from Barnard Castle’s independent retailers.