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Appeal to support cancer-hit couple’s dreams of a family

Appeal to support cancer-hit couple’s dreams of a family

ByNicky CarterJul 31, 2024

FRIENDS of a Barnard Castle couple affected by a devastating cancer battle have launched an online fundraising appeal to help them start a family. James and Laura Butler (pictured right),…

Charity fun run to return at Barnard Castle Meet

Charity fun run to return at Barnard Castle Meet

ByTeesdale MercuryJan 30, 2023

A FUN run (and walk) will return to Barnard Castle Meet weekend line-up following a link-up with the dale’s Cancer Research fundraising champions.For years the Whit bank holiday festival, which…

Playwright Christina takes over The Turrets in Barnard Castle

Playwright Christina takes over The Turrets in Barnard Castle

ByTeesdale MercuryJan 29, 2023

A COUNTY Durham playwright has become the new leader of dale youth theatre group The Turrets.Christina Castling has taken over from James Barton, who led the group, based at The…

Castle Players produce an entertaining if ‘slightly crazy’ take on a classic

Castle Players produce an entertaining if ‘slightly crazy’ take on a classic

ByTeesdale MercuryJan 28, 2023

Treasure IslandThe Witham, Barnard Castle THE Castle Players have opened their annual winter tour, bringing us a different approach to a classic story, for all ages.Over the years they’ve brought…

£30,000 art project to mark RichardIII’s ties with town

£30,000 art project to mark RichardIII’s ties with town

ByNicky CarterJan 26, 2023

A UNIQUE artwork to commemorate Richard III will take shape in Barnard Castle’s parish church which was intended to be his religious college.Next year Barnard Castle will celebrate 550 years…