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What is there to see in Barnard Castle?

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issue 30 May 2020

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What’s on offer in the town of Barnard Castle?

— Ruined 12th-century castle perched high above the Tees, built by Bernard de Balliol and later passed into the hands of Richard III, whose emblem appears above an inner window.

— Bowes Museum: magnificent 19th-century French-style gallery built by mine-owner John Bowes and his wife, Josephine. Contains works by El Greco, Goya and Canaletto. Most popular exhibit is a mechanical silver swan which preens itself every day at 2 p.m.

— Teeside Way: riverside walk in gorge of River Tees.

— Barnard Castle Band: a brass band which has been going since 1860.

Signs and symptoms

The government broadened the official listed symptoms of Covid-19. What are the most common symptoms among people testing positive for the disease?

Cough | 53%

Fever | 52%

Shortness of breath | 51%

Fatigue | 27%

Confusion | 19%

Nausea, vomiting | 13%

Diarrhoea | 13%

Muscle aches | 11%

Source: Sage

Off duty

How did tax receipts fare in April compared with last year?

VAT | £897m (-93%)

Air passenger duty | £29m (-90%)

Beer duty | £96m (-69%)

Corporation tax | £3.2bn

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