August 1, 2026
Category : News
Protesters ‘mourn’ loss of last bank branch
A SMALL group of protestors gathered outside Barclays, in Barnard Castle, last week to “mourn” the closure of the last bank branch in Teesdale. Organised by Chris Foote-Wood, who is…
Angling club aims to hook new members at open evening
FOR the first time in its 90-plus year history, officials at Barnard Castle Angling Club have organised an open evening aimed at encouraging more people to cast a line into…
Revealed – the number of HGVs flouting weight limit on County Bridge
CAMERAS on the County Bridge, in Barnard Castle, caught 97 lorry drivers flouting the weight limit in just over two months.The HGVs ignored the 7.5 tonne ban between October 26…
Review of Teechers Leavers 22 – Darlington Hippodrome
I first discovered John Godber plays at Edinburgh Fringe and they quickly became a firm favourite, searching out productions every year at the Fringe and local touring productions. So, it…
The Bowes Museum defends its stance over The Castle Players after summer…
THE director of The Bowes Museum has acknowledged the “sense of frustration and disappointment” after The Castle Players cancelled their summer production following a row over costs and conditions.For the…
