Barnard Castle10 Jan 2026Botanist and mountain rescue team founder hits 100Dr Margaret Bradshaw receives a card from King Charles and Queen Camilla on her 100th birthday.10 Jan 20265 Dec 2025Appeal against refusal to let pub become a houseThe campaign group wants to save the Bridge Inn in Whorlton as a community asset.5 Dec 20253 Dec 2025Stressed prison officer felt like an 'empty shell'Data shows about a fifth of staff at HMP Deerbolt needed time off to deal with mental health in 2024.3 Dec 202518 Nov 2025Prison's drug culture remains 'entrenched'Inspectors describe progress cutting substance abuse at HMP Deerbolt, in County Durham, as limited.18 Nov 202515 Nov 2025Woman, 20, dies while kayaking on riverThe 20-year-old woman's body was recovered by coastguards and a mountain rescue team.15 Nov 20253 Nov 2025Villagers battling to save 'heart' of communityResidents are hoping for more volunteers to fundraise for repairs for Startforth community hall.3 Nov 202528 Oct 2025Teenage stabbing murderer dies in prisonJordan Tams, one of three teenagers who murdered Gary Belfield in April 2024, dies at HMP Deerbolt.28 Oct 202524 Oct 2025Wine bar given go-ahead despite noise concernsSome Barnard Castle residents worry customers gathering outside the venue would cause disruption.24 Oct 202514 Sep 2025Teesside and County Durham stories you might have missedA woman quits her job to run a growing silent disco exercise group and a river poaching warning.14 Sep 2025...
