1+ week, 20+ hour ago   (1804+ words) In the seismic summer of 1926, politics and sport overlapped in a bitterly-divided nation united by cricket. An epic series saw England attempt to regain the Ashes from a formidable Australian side. Meanwhile, as the Tests played out in front of…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (903+ words) Barnard Castle have won the Kerridge Cup for the third successive year following a fine victory over Richmondshire at Hartlepool Cricket Club. Barney skipper Karl Carver, who’s hoping to guide his side to the Premier Division title once again this…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (242+ words) Teesdale Athletic Club runners were among those taking part in the Darlington 10k on Sunday, August 2. Marc Scott, running for Darlington Harriers, won the 10K in a blistering 29 minutes and 10 seconds. Teesdale Athletic Club was represented across the events, with Tommy Croom…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (357+ words) After the amazing success of the Deepdale Dash in January, Steve and Sarah of Teesdale Athletic Club organised The Bowes Loop – a scenic trail half marathon not for the faint hearted. Race headquarters for this event was at Bowes and…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (342+ words) Barney Reserves suffered a narrow defeat in their first home league game of the season. Haughton-le-Skerne were the visitors and the Darlington side took the lead through Liam Leinster. But Barney, who drew their opening game 2-2, hit back when George…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (851+ words) Barnard Castle are aiming to complete phase one of their bid to achieve a trophy double this weekend. Barney, who completed a treble last season, can win two major titles this year, the Premier Division and the Kerridge Cup, but…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (228+ words) Barnard Castle Rugby Club’s newest team is very much alive and kicking. Players representing The Walking Dead have successfully completed their first round of home games. The landmark event was a return match against Richmondshire RUFC on the Demesnes. The…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (345+ words) Barnard Castle began their 2026/27 Wearside League campaign with a disappointing home loss to Willington. It certainly wasn’t the start to the season manager John Close was hoping for. In what was a scrappy, disappointing spectacle, Barney barely tested the visiting…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (1026+ words) Barney’s bid to retain the Premier Division title received a huge boost following the latest round of fixtures. After slipping up by only drawing against struggling Bishop Auckland Karl Carver’s side bounced back in style beating Saltburn comprehensively last weekend....

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1131+ words) Barnard Castle’s bid to win the Premier 100 ended at the semi-final stage this week. On a wonderful evening for cricket, Barney won the toss and elected to bat against Middlesbrough. And they looked to have made the right decision when…...