August 2, 2026
Category : News
Middleton Sports and social club supporters launch £45,000 Raise the Roof appeal
A COMMUNITY-run sports and social club is appealing to supporters to raise tens of thousands of pounds to pay for roof repairs. Officials at Middleton-in-Teesdale Sports and Social Club committee…
Playwright Christina takes over The Turrets in Barnard Castle
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
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
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…
Gainford play park will reopen, pledge village councillors
PLANS to reopen a play park have taken a step forward after £15,000 was set aside for the project with the hope of securing a further £70,000.Gainford Activity Park, situated…
