Barnard Castle town centre cordoned off – 1940s weekend events WILL go ahead

The scene in Barnard Castle town centre this morning

Part of Barnard Castle town centre has been cordoned off by police.

No vehicles or pedestrians are being allowed through from the bottom of Galgate to the pedestrian crossing opposite the Co-op store.

Traffic is being diverted through the public car park next to Morrisons and along Queen Street, Victoria Road and Birch Road.

No one is currently available at Durham Police to give details.

However, organisers of Barnard Castle Town Council's 1940s weekend say today's events will go ahead.

Activities planned for the cobbles, in Market Place, will now take place on Scar Top.

This includes the display of vintage vehicles and the chance to see an air gunner get dressed for work.

An event on refugees scheduled for 1pm at The Bowes Museum will go ahead as planned, as will the classic coach tours around the town.

Due to the closure of the town centre, organisers are urging those planning to attend to park at Teesdale School where a minibus will be available to bring people into town.

The park and ride service will run from 10am.

All 1940s events scheduled for Scar Top will go ahead as planned.