August 4, 2026
Category : News
Meadow protection bid fails
Barnaerd Castle’s annual bonfire night celebrations and its weekly parkrun remain in place after a bid to secure protected designation on the upper Demesnes wildflower meadow failed.
New play area joy turns to dismay at vandalism
Celebration turned to dismay when a new community space was vandalised and items stolen within three days of its opening. Cockfield Parish Council transformed an overgrown disused bowling green into…
Newgate nightmare: Lorry protestors vow to fight on
Residents demanding traffic calming measures to reduce the impact of heavy goods vehicles won’t take no for an answer.
Blaze destroys caravan and two cars
A major catastrophe was narrowly avoided when a caravan burst into flames just metres from petrol and diesel pumps at Mickleton Service Station on Wednesday afternoon.
Barnard Castle Meet showcased community spirit at its best
This year’s Barnard Castle Meet was the most successful yet according to the organisers.
