Barnard Castle News

Work to restore and conserve the Silver Swan is being carried out by the Cumbria Clock Company

Joy as funding target to restore museum's mechanical Silver Swan is reached

Council Leader Amanda Hopgood

Durham council urges government to repay £1.2m spent on failed levelling up bids

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Joan Young spent 40 years as a nurse in Darlington, Stockton and Barnard Castle

ECHO MEMORIES Joan Young writes third book about her Memorial nursing memories

Local authorities deal with increased demand from residents who are in need due to rising rents

Millions spent on housing the homeless in County Durham - as council uses B&Bs

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Chief Constable Rachel Bacon in Crook, County Durham

New Durham police chief to put more officers on the streets to respond to crime

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BARNARD CASTLE CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON 2023

PICTURES: Christmas light switch-on warms up County Durham town on freezing night

Wildlife presenter and Strictly Come Dancing winner Hamza Yassin

BBC and Strictly Come Dancing star shocks County Durham shop owners with visit

Sponsors group photo.Teesdale Business Awards 2023

Teesdale Business Awards 2023 - Winners from night celebrating local business

Durham and Darlington Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen (left) and Rachel Bacon

Your chance to question police chief about crime in County Durham and Darlington

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The Belah Viaduct was 1,040ft long, 196ft high, and

ECHO MEMORIES A lost journey on amazing viaducts on England's highest railway

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The derailment on October 24, 1905, between Gainford and Winston. No one was seriously hurt

ECHO MEMORIES Dicing with death on the lost railway line from Darlington to Barnard Castle

The Local Government Boundary Commission says Durham County Council should consist of 98 councillors serving 51 division

Final proposals reveal the number of councillors set to be cut in County Durham

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How the new custody and forensic hub could look

New Durham police custody and forensic hub delayed by almost a year

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Police patrol officer stopped van on evening but driver uncooperative with roadside test request

Van driver accused Durham Police of 'persecuting' him when asked to give drug swipe

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Left to right: Advance Learning Partnership CEO Kelvin Simpson; Laura Mellis, Director of Information Strategy; Claire Oates, Chief Operations and Financial Officer; and Investors in People CEO Paul Devoy.

Education trust awarded highest rating in first Investors in People assessment

A councillor has told how she felt suicidal after receiving care from a regional healthcare trust

Councillor warns public have 'no faith' in crisis-hit TEWV during emotional speech

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Warning over healthcare 'postcode lottery' in County Durham

County Durham residents face 'postcode lottery' when booking healthcare appointments

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A screengrab from a video

Video shows flames from stolen quad bike as police chase ended in Darlington

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The County Durham projects, submitted by the local authority, detailed plans to regenerate town centres, improve transport connectivity, and create new cultural attractions

Council's shock as five County Durham levelling up bids fail for the second time

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The closure means there will be no bespoke banking facilities left in the town and just one cash point

'We feel forgotten': Worry for rural County Durham community as last bank closes

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Christmas Markets.

Mapped: Christmas markets taking place in the North East this year

Police officers attended a collision near Barnard Castle on Thursday (November 16) evening

Drink driver smashes car into trees after veering off County Durham road

Arsonist Aaron Foster, convicted of starting a fire in his cell at Deerbolt YOI and Prison, near Barnard Castle, on November 23, last year

Arsonist serving life is convicted of starting fire in his Barnard Castle prison cell

A raft of new measures to tackle the housing crisis in County Durham are set to be introduced

Proposed council tax rises on empty County Durham homes aim to help housing crisis

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Work by William Rees at the Sedbury Hall stables. Picture: Sarah Caldecott

ECHO MEMORIES How the stables of the king's stud are becoming an artistic hub

Durham County Council has set out plans to provide an additional 32 bed spaces in the region

Council bid for more homeless accommodation and support across County Durham

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The Black Horse pub, Barnard Castle, is set to be redeveloped into flats

County Durham pub to be converted into six 'high quality' flats

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Murder-victim Rita Roberts has been identified after her flower tattoo was recognised by family members, some living in Durham Police force area

Family from Durham police area help to identify victim of 1992 murder in Belgium

‘Body of Light’, Shuster + Moseley.

Everything you need to know about Durham Lumiere 2023: Parking, times and more

Barclays will pull down the shutters on another two bank branches in the North East this week - here's where.

Barclays to close another TWO North East bank branches this week - here's where

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Sgt John Wood with the new headstone dedicated to his brother, Frank

ECHO MEMORIES How two brothers went to war and only one came back...

Martyn Lewis and a pupil at Barnard Castle School

Tribute paid to County Durham teacher and veteran who died suddenly at his home

Velazquez's Rokeby Venus: does the (old) face match the (young) rear?

ECHO MEMORIES How a famous painting from a quiet corner of Durham has become a symbol of protest

The Co-op petrol station on Prospect Place in Barnard Castle

County Durham petrol station store to close and be replaced with another brand

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From left, Michelle Gorman, of Visit County Durham, Pam Porter, of Locomotion, Edward Perry, of The Auckland Project, Cllr Elizabeth Scott, of Durham County Council, and Rhianon Hiles, of Beamish Museum, at campaign launch

'Do Durham Differently' ... new campaign to urge tourists to stay longer in county

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Icarus and Other Fallen Angels by Henna Asikainen, one of the pieces to feature in the Bowes Museum exhibition

Murmuration exhibition at County Durham museum to shed light on the world of birds

Police have warned people in rura County Durham to beware of suspicious doorstep sales people

Police warn people in rural County Durham farms to beware of suspicious men

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The Old Byre, in Teesdale.

Look inside award-winning holiday let converted from former cowshed

A long-running dispute over whether a patch of land can be defined as a village green is at the heart of the dispute in Romaldkirk

Claims of bullying and assault as bitter feud divides rural County Durham village

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Durham City resident have accused landlords of disregarding vital safety checks

Safety failings exposed in hundreds of County Durham homes

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The North East devolution deal could bring £1.4 billion to the region

North East devolution deal is ‘once in a lifetime' chance to help left behind areas

The Ancient Manor House in Barnard Castle is steeped in history and now could be yours after coming up for sale with GSC Grays

County Durham building dating back to 11th century available for £385k price tag

The Silver Swan.

Museum appeals to public to fund £18,000 for Silver Swan restoration

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North West Durham MP Richard Holden has called out the 'absurd' decision for the cultural attraction after making it more inclusive for visitors

MP takes aim at Bowes Museum for 'absurd' Christmas market name change

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Durham County Council has relaunched a campaign to support the voluntary and community sector in partnership with the County Durham Community Foundation.

New County Durham 'Welcome Spaces' to help vulnerable and isolated residents

Covid Vigil at Barnard Castle

Covid figures projected onto Barnard Castle for Cummings' inquiry appearance

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The Northern Echo's Put in a Pound Campaign has been nominated for a Making a Difference Award

VOTE NOW Vote for the Echo's 'Put in a Pound' campaign in the Making a Difference awards

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Woman from London to be sentenced at Carlisle Crown Court in January for causing the death of a Sunderland couple by dangerous driving on the A66 in Cumbria, in May last year

Woman admits causing death of Sunderland couple by dangerous driving on the A66

Figures show incidents of fly-tipping remain at a historically low 5,266

Council toughens stance on fly-tipping to catch criminals in County Durham

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BBC Radio Newcastle's Sunderland commentator Nick Barnes completed his milestone 1,000th radio commentary as the Black Cats went down 2-1 at Stoke, on Saturday

Long-serving North East football commentator reaches 1000 match milestone

Val Kearton from Eggleston was on board the plane that slid off the runway

County Durham passenger describes plane skidding off runway in Storm Babet

Parents demonstrate in support of St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham, which has been disrupted by sub standard reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac)

Closed schools and home learning - how RAAC is affecting County Durham pupils

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Councillors have agreed to extend its council tax reduction scheme in a bid to protect thousands of people impacted by rising household costs.

Council tax discount scheme which supports County Durham residents extended

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