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New community transport bus hits the dale’s roads

New community transport bus hits the dale’s roads

ByMartin PaulJan 5, 2025

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW: Peter Snow, of Vic Young Ltd hands the keys to the community transport bus to Grace Crawford of Utass while Emma Spry…

Hit-and-run driver hunted after lollipop man is injured

Hit-and-run driver hunted after lollipop man is injured

ByMartin PaulOct 17, 2023

A POPULAR lollipop-man from Barnard Castle has described wanting “to pack in the job” after being struck by a car while helping school pupils cross a busy town road last…

Ex-mayors’ benches for schools

Ex-mayors’ benches for schools

ByTeesdale MercuryOct 17, 2023

FORMER mayors of Barnard Castle Sandra Moorhouse and John Blissett’s final act of service to the town was to present benches to local schools to commemorate King Charles III’s accession…

Diane aims to clean up with new venture

Diane aims to clean up with new venture

ByNicky CarterOct 16, 2023

A BUTTERKNOWLE woman is buzzing with excitement since setting up her own hand made soap business this month. Since being made redundant from her logistics job in March, amateur apiarist…

Lisa returns for Artisan Corner collaboration

Lisa returns for Artisan Corner collaboration

ByMartin PaulOct 15, 2023

A COLLABORATION between two former neighbouring businesses has created an exciting mixed offering of cafe, pantry, apothecary and gifts in Barney. Former Oswell’s shop owner Lisa Wilkinson has returned to…