August 1, 2026
Category : News
Highlighting railway’s ‘forgotten five miles’
A SPECIAL event organised by railway heritage enthusiasts aims to bring the “forgotten five miles” of the Stockton and Darlington (S&D) Railway to wider attention. A working model of the…
Award-winning folk duo showcase new album
HUSBAND and wife duo Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman will be showcasing their latest album at The Witham on Tuesday, April 25.It has been five years since the last offering…
Town council could hand over responsibility for Poppy Appeal
THE town council is considering giving up responsibility for Barney’s Poppy Appeal.For years, Barnard Castle Town Council has co-ordinated volunteers for the appeal, last year raising about £16,000 for The…
All aboard – it’s full steam ahead for Thorpe Light Railway
A POPULAR miniature Teesdale railway fires up this weekend with the first in a series of six open afternoons.Volunteers at Thorpe Light Railway are looking forward to welcoming visitors for…
Filmmaker Phoebe’s latest production tackles ‘spiking’ controversy
A BARNEY filmmaker’s latest project delves into the terrifying world of people being spiked on a night out.Spiked, a film of about eight minutes, is the second project Phoebe Lorenz…
