November 2, 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…
Classes to revive the recorder
A COMMUNITY event in Teesdale aims to revive the humble recorder.Over the past 20 years, the recorder has lost popularity in schools and many now lie neglected and unloved in…
Burial space is running out in Barnard Castle with no new cemetery…
IT’S unacceptable for people from Barnard Castle to be buried in Startforth because of a lack of cemetery space, the annual town meeting heard.Concerns have been raised going back 10…
Concerns raised over The Witham’s cash plea
TOWN councillors say bosses of Barnard Castle’s arts centre have got their “begging bowl out again” just five years after people donated nearly £50,000 to keep the venue afloat.The Witham…
Legends to appear at The Witham in Barnard Castle
BARNEY’S arts centre is to host a veritable list of legends of theatre, music and sport in the coming months.Big named stars who have performed at venues across the world…
