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Boris Johnson regrets not sacking ‘homicidal robot’ Dominic Cummings over Barnard Castle debacle

Boris Johnson had a blazing row with one of his closest former advisers over not sacking Cummings over alleged lockdown breaches and claims after that things got ‘weirder’

The Independent UK

Dominic Cummings joked about swanning off to countryside before lockdown-busting Barnard Castle trip

Boris Johnson’s former top aide mockingly suggested holding a press conference from the great outdoors

The Independent UK

Dominic Cummings joked about trip to countryside before Barnard Castle visit

Covid inquiry sees message from Boris Johnson’s ex-adviser shortly before his much-criticised trip to County Durham

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Dominic Cummings: A timeline of Boris Johnson’s ex-chief adviser’s role in Downing Street

Controversial political strategist testifying at UK Covid-19 Inquiry on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Families hold vigil at Barnard Castle ahead of Dominic Cummings’ Covid inquiry appearance

Campaigners projected the message ‘231,332 Covid deaths – is that clear enough to read?’ on to the walls of Barnard Castle

The Independent UK

Vigil at Barnard Castle ahead of Dominic Cummings’ Covid inquiry appearance

Campaigners projected the message ‘231,332 Covid deaths – is that clear enough to read?’ on to the walls of Barnard Castle on Monday.

The Independent UK

Barnard Castle toasts its famous silver swan as museum seeks money for repair

As mechanical bird’s 250th anniversary arrives, time and lack of regular use in lockdowns has taken toll

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An arty weekend in … Barnard Castle, County Durham

Follow in Turner’s footsteps and enjoy the architecture, museums and great outdoors in and around this jewel of the north

The Guardian - UK

Best things to see in Durham including waterfalls, wobbly bridges and gorgeous walks

County Durham has plenty to explore on a staycation including waterfalls, beautiful country walks, a cathedral and historic ruins - the picturesque market town of Middleton-in-Teesdale is a great base

Daily Mirror

BBC chairman criticises Emily Maitlis’ Newsnight comments on Dominic Cummings

Richard Sharp made remarks on coverage of lockdown drive while setting out his blueprint for improving broadcaster

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson is going... these are the 11 scandals which led to his downfall

From 'Partygate' to Barnard Castle since entering 10 Downing Street in 2019 the PM's tenure has been characterised by a string of scandals

Manchester Evening News

Pharmaceutical giant GSK opens new £90m North East manufacturing site

The company says the opening of Q Block will allow the Barnard Castle site to strengthen its global role

Birmingham Post

From Barnard Castle to Beergate: Durham police chief at centre of national row again

Jo Farrell, who was criticised for not questioning Dominic Cummings over lockdown trips, is now investigating Keir Starmer

The Guardian - UK

Inside Barnard Castle – as tourism numbers soar after Dominic Cummings lockdown row

Despite standing proud since the 11th century, Barnard Castle's attraction to sightseers up and down the country has reached an all-new high - here's everything you need to know about Dom Cummings' favourite destination

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The Independent UK

Barnard Castle visitor numbers surge by 20% following Dominic Cummings trip

‘Public took advantage of the stay at home mandate to rediscover the heritage on their doorstep,’ says English Heritage

Evening Standard

Barnard Castle has ‘best year’ ever for tourists after Dominic Cummings row

Visits to Barnard Castle have hit an all-time high after it was made famous by Dominic Cummings’ lockdown-breaking car trip.

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Barnard Castle sees best year ever for visitors in 2021 after Dominic Cummings' lockdown trip

Barnard Castle’s 12th century fortress, which belonged to Richard III and has a sensory garden, experienced an almost 20% increase in visitors in comparison to 2019, English Heritage said.

The Guardian - AU

Friday briefing: ‘Partygate’ report delay leaves PM under Gray cloud

Finessing could hold back findings until middle of next week … Treasury fears costly reversal by PM on national insurance … Barnard Castle a must-see

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Wales Online

Breakfast briefing: PM ‘wobbling’ on tax hike plans, Post Office closures increase and Barnard Castle boasts best year

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The Guardian - UK

Visitors flock to Barnard Castle and other historic sites in England

Former mayor says Dominic Cummings’ trip put town on the map as English Heritage reports ‘stay at home’ boom

Wales Online

Barnard Castle has a record year thanks to Dominic Cummings’ infamous trip

The County Durham town became well-known after Dominic Cummings reportedly took a trip there to test his eyesight

Evening Standard

Evening Standard Comment: If Cummings is right, and Boris Johnson misled Parliament, the PM is in mortal danger

It is difficult to entertain a seminar in lockdown caution from the man who drove to Barnard Castle in April 2020 in order to check his own eyesight. Or indeed swallow wholesale the musings of a former adviser with the sharpest of axes to grind.

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