September 26, 2026
Category : News
Giving ancient sport a much-needed lift
A farmer’s fascination with the art of stone-lifting led to a search for forgotten boulders used in the sport across Teesdale. Reporter Nicky Carter spoke to Calum Stott about his…
Funfair will be bigger and better next year, promise organisers
ORGANISERS of the funfair at Barnard Castle Meet say they plan a much bigger range of attractions at next year’s event after coming in for criticism from residents and traders.The…
Couple become soap stars with homespun business
A FORMER home economics teacher is cleaning up after launching a range of handmade soaps that have been winning rave reviews from customers. After retiring, Claire Williams and her husband…
We did it’ – chapel bought by villagers
VILLAGERS in Cotherstone are celebrating after buying the former Methodist chapel, which they plan to transform into a community-run shop, cafe and heritage centre.Following the closure of the village shop…
Rarely seen rooms of Barnard Castle’s oldest house open to public
ROOMS in one of Barnard Castle’s oldest buildings, unseen by the public for more than half a century, will go on show this month.The 500-year-old Blagraves House, previously a restaurant,…
