July 9, 2026
Category : News
A ramble down memory lane
CINE films recorded almost a century ago in Teesdale were the inspiration for a new exhibition at the Fitzhugh Library, in Middleton-in-Teesdale, for this year’s heritage open days. The films…
Classes to revive the recorder
A COMMUNITY event in Teesdale aims to revive the humble recorder.Over the past 20 years, the recorder has lost popularity in schools and many now lie neglected and unloved in…
Burial space is running out in Barnard Castle with no new cemetery…
IT’S unacceptable for people from Barnard Castle to be buried in Startforth because of a lack of cemetery space, the annual town meeting heard.Concerns have been raised going back 10…
Concerns raised over The Witham’s cash plea
TOWN councillors say bosses of Barnard Castle’s arts centre have got their “begging bowl out again” just five years after people donated nearly £50,000 to keep the venue afloat.The Witham…
Legends to appear at The Witham in Barnard Castle
BARNEY’S arts centre is to host a veritable list of legends of theatre, music and sport in the coming months.Big named stars who have performed at venues across the world…
