Barnard Castle Cricket Club’s new generation of players are thriving.

Durham County Council and Raby Estates are hosting a community event to share their ideas for regenerating and safeguarding the future of the castle at Barnard Castle.

Barnard Castle were aware that they would be in for another tough test in Counties 1 North East as they made the short trip to Bishop Auckland.

For the second time this season, Barney suffered spot-kick heartbreak in the cup competitions.