September 26, 2026
Category : News
Opportunity knocks for dale’s young tradespeople
A DOZEN community venues across the dale are set to get a spruce-up as part of a project offering young people an opportunity to get into a trade. The unique…
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…
Inspirational Sue bids farewell to the classroom after 23 years
STAFF and pupils bade a fond farewell to a much-loved, inspirational deputy headmistress last week when Sue Scaife retired after 23 years teaching at Bowes Hutchinson Primary School.A special assembly,…
