Barnard Castle2 days agoSummer buses to tourist attractions announcedThree new routes will connect Durham city centre to sites including Beamish, Ushaw and Bowes Museum.2 days ago7 May 2026Public consultation begins on moorland wind farmPeople are asked to give their views on the proposed Hope Moor Wind Farm on the edge of the Dales.7 May 20265 May 2026Gardener heartbroken losing £30k in tools raidJack Roberts, 20, says the growth of his business has been "stunted" after the theft. 5 May 202625 Apr 2026'I lost the ability to speak while on holiday'Stephen Rhodes recovered fully after surgery and is running the London Marathon to help others.25 Apr 202623 Apr 2026Finance boss endangered newspaper with £75k fraudDavid Vasey plundered accounts when the paper was already in a "perilous" position, a court hears.23 Apr 202622 Apr 2026Breast cancer type study 'critically under-funded'Two women from Barnard Castle and Guisborough say lobular breast cancer needs further research.22 Apr 202617 Apr 2026Historic bridge being rebuilt after restorationThe rebuilding of Whorlton Bridge, near Barnard Castle, has begun and is expected to finish in summer.17 Apr 202616 Apr 2026Register office closure 'a significant blow' Joanne Howey, who got married there in 2012, says taking the service away is "ridiculous".16 Apr 20262 Apr 2026The North East areas bidding for Town of CultureTowns across Northumberland, Tyneside and County Durham submit bids for the inaugural competition.2 Apr 2026...