August 3, 2026
Category : News
Seeing double is enough to raise a chuckle
A GAINFORD bus driver with an uncanny resemblance to entertainer Paul Chuckle came face-to-face with his doppelganger. John Simpson has gained fame with his passengers due to his likeness to…
Groups quids in thanks to Clique
A TEAM of charity fundraisers handed out cheques totalling £6,500 to organisations, sporting clubs and groups in Teesdale as part of their annual presentation evening last month.Barnard Castle-based The Clique,…
Don’t suffer in silence, says charity supported by Barney mayor
GETTING the word out that “help is available” was the message from officials at Harbour, a Hartlepool-based charity which supports victims of domestic abuse.The group took up the offer of…
Musician Martin mentors young players
A MUSCIAN from Bowes who has performed with the likes of Shirley Bassey and The BeeGees helped nurture two of the performers at the local round of Rotary’s Young Musician…
Barnard Castle’s Galgate lights ‘a sign of hope and warmth’
MEMBERS of Barnard Castle Christmas Lights got the festive season off to a sparkling start when the illuminations at Galgate greens were turned on.A good crowd enjoyed and joined in…
