News
Jack and The Beanstalk
Tuesday, 23 December 2025We are excited to announce that OB Joseph Johnston (Tees '21), a recent graduate of the London School of Music, will be making his professional debut as...
Match Official for Guinness Men's Six Nations
Friday, 19 December 2025OB Karl Dickson (York '00) has been appointed as one of the match officials for the Guinness Men's Six Nations 2026!
Karl will be an assistant...
Karl will be an assistant...
OB Visit
Thursday, 18 December 2025So lovely to welcome back OB James Beattie (Durham '00), visiting from Perth, Australia, with his son, Archie and James's mum. A return to the Dining Hall...
Six, Seven
Friday, 12 December 2025OB Rhys Thomas (Tees '08) has published a book inspired by the real-world rise of overnight memes and crazes.
Six, Seven explores what can...
Six, Seven explores what can...
Jonah Lomu Influence
Tuesday, 9 December 2025Jonah Lomu's influence stretched far beyond the scoresheet and the reflections from OBs Rory Underwood (Tees 81) and Tony Underwood (Tees 87) show exactly...
Dubai 7s
Friday, 5 December 2025Team Barney went live and direct to the Emirates Dubai 7s for the very first time. This fantastic group of chaps paid to play to help raise our bursary...
The Security Space Podcast
Friday, 28 November 2025OB Steve Kinghan (North '01) appeared on his first podcast with The Security Space Podcast!
He discussed how his competitive upbringing with...
He discussed how his competitive upbringing with...
The Car Buying Coach
Monday, 24 November 2025OB Adam Gray (North '05) launched The Car Buying Coach just over a week ago, and he has already gained some incredible coverage!
Adam, an experienced...
Adam, an experienced...
Northern Counties Dinner 2025
Friday, 21 November 2025Such a fantastic evening at the Northern Counties Club in Newcastle for our annual Northern Counties Dinner!
From leavers of 1953 to our current...
From leavers of 1953 to our current...
Children in Need Gladiator Special
Monday, 17 November 2025OB Alex Gray (Durham '09) aka Apollo returned to our screens over the weekend for the Children in Need Gladiator special, which brought together the cast...
2025 Rising Star!
Saturday, 15 November 2025OB Joe Davis (Dale '24) has been named as a 2025 Rising Star by Sports Newcastle, an award that recognises some of the North East's most promising young...
OBs Meeting Far and Wide!
Saturday, 15 November 2025OB Mathew Tait (Tees '04), General Manager of Emirates Dubai 7s, caught up with OB Friedrich Schmeisser (North '02) in Dubai today!
Freddie...
Freddie...
Tom Hume Exhibition
Thursday, 13 November 2025A major new exhibition celebrating the work of Tom Hume (Durham '60) has opened at Ushaw Historic House.
Tom Hume: Retrospective offers a rich...
Tom Hume: Retrospective offers a rich...
745 Game
Monday, 10 November 2025What a fantastic evening at Kingsholm last night, as two of our very own Old Barnardians Lee Dickson (North,03) and Ed Williamson (Tees,02) took to the...
England National Open Water Masters Championships
Friday, 7 November 2025OB Tristan Hymers (North '97) represented York City Bath Club in the Swim England National Open Water Masters Championships at Rother Valley, earning bronze...
Made in Britain Impact Awards
Tuesday, 28 October 2025OB Patrick Grant (York '90) will join this year's Impact Awards as a guest speaker, showing his support for British manufacturers across every industry....
Meet Your Mountain
Friday, 24 October 2025Huge congratulations to OB Alex Tait (Tees '06) for completing an incredible challenge in the French Alps! Climbing 4000m of altitude and running 60km...
Riyadh Season Campaign
Tuesday, 21 October 2025OB Martin Bishop (York, 65) stars in the incredible latest Riyadh Season campaign. The nearly three-and-a-half-minute Riyadh Season 2025 promo video shows...
OB Guy Pepper (Dale '21) selected for England training squad
Monday, 20 October 2025This weekend's news that OB Guy Pepper (Dale '21) has been selected for the England training squad ahead of the Autumn Internationals is fantastic!
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Top 15 Rugby Brothers
Monday, 20 October 2025OBs Karl (York '00) and Lee Dickson (North '03) have been named among the top 15 rugby brothers of all time!
Karl who played as a scrum...
Karl who played as a scrum...
Milestone Moment!
Friday, 17 October 2025Milestone Moment for OB Karl Dickson (York '00)!
This weekend's Exeter Chiefs v Harlequins clash at Sandy Park marks Karl's 100th Premiership...
This weekend's Exeter Chiefs v Harlequins clash at Sandy Park marks Karl's 100th Premiership...
Community Clothing x Seasalt Cornwall
Tuesday, 14 October 2025OB Patrick Grant (York '90) and his label Community Clothing have collaborated with clothing and lifestyle brand Seasalt Cornwall to launch a new menswear...
Industry Day
Monday, 13 October 2025A huge thank you to our mentors for volunteering their time to guide our teams on this year's Industry Day!
Our students spent the day developing...
Our students spent the day developing...
NFL Big Game Night
Monday, 6 October 2025OB Alex Gray (Durham '09) has become a familiar face on NFL Big Game Night where he joins host Dermot O'Leary and the line up to chat all things American...
September's 15Under23
Wednesday, 1 October 2025OB Guy Pepper (Dale '21) has been nominated for September's 15Under23 which showcases the best young emerging talent across Gallagher Prem and Premiership...
OB Jamie Adamson (Durham '18) named Player of the Week
Monday, 29 September 2025Huge congratulations to OB Jamie Adamson (Durham '18) on being named Player of the Week!
Back in the Team of the Week for the second round in...
Back in the Team of the Week for the second round in...
Swim England National Open Water Masters Championships
Monday, 29 September 2025OB Tristan Hymers (North '97) represented York City Bath Club in the Swim England National Open Water Masters Championships at Rother Valley, earning bronze...
Patron of Craven Wildlife Rescue
Friday, 19 September 2025Earlier this summer, OB Patrick Grant (York '90) became the first Patron of Craven Wildlife Rescue ��✨
Best known as...
Best known as...
Rotary Youth Leadership Award
Friday, 19 September 2025OB Josie Johnson (Bowes '25) has been awarded the Rotary Youth Leadership Award! Nominated by the Rotary Club of Barnard Castle, Josie attended a five...
Great Britain Young Riders Show Jumping
Wednesday, 17 September 2025OB Mia Grey (Bowes '23) has been selected to represent Great Britain Young Riders Show Jumping this week in Belgium!
This comes after some...
This comes after some...
Men's Academy Player of the Year!
Wednesday, 17 September 2025OB George Brown (North '24) has been awarded Men's Academy Player of the Year 2025 at the Leeds Rhinos Player of the Year Awards!
Huge congratulations...
Huge congratulations...
OB Andy Kinghan (North '01) HeadSpace
Wednesday, 17 September 2025It was a real pleasure to welcome back OB Andy Kinghan (North '01) as our first HeadSpace Speaker of term.
Andy spoke to our students about...
Andy spoke to our students about...
Stick To Rugby Podcast
Wednesday, 10 September 2025OB Alex Gray (Durham '09) takes centre stage on the Stick to Rugby podcast. Episode 34, which landed this morning!
In this episode, Alex...
In this episode, Alex...
Ella Bowen signs for Cardiff Dragons
Monday, 8 September 2025Huge congratulations to OB Ella Bowen (Bowes '18) who has signed with Cardiff Dragons for the new season ����
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Netflix's new adaptation of The Thursday Murder Club
Monday, 1 September 2025OB Martin Bishop (York '65) features in Netflix's new adaptation of The Thursday Murder Club, based on Richard Osman's bestselling novel.
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Janey Lowes (Marwood '07) in conversation with her patron Ben Fogle.
Monday, 1 September 2025Last night it was a pleasure to see Old Barnardian Janey Lowes (Marwood '07) in conversation with her patron Ben Fogle.
Janey has featured...
Janey has featured...
Patrick Grant talks with Tallulah Rushaya at the Telegraph
Monday, 1 September 2025OB Patrick Grant (York '90) speaks with Tallulah Rushaya at The Telegraph about Community Clothing, craftsmanship and his Savile Row years. He reflects...
AJ Bell Junior and Mini Great North Run
Monday, 1 September 2025OB Alex Gray (Durham '09), better known as Apollo on BBC's Gladiators, will be returning with his fellow Gladiators to the AJ Bell Junior and Mini Great...
One of Five to Watch in National Two East
Tuesday, 19 August 2025OB Logan Noble (North '23) has been named as 'one of five to watch in National Two East'
Logan made his debut against Wales U20 in December...
Logan made his debut against Wales U20 in December...
Islantilla Open Round Two
Tuesday, 19 August 2025OB Jessica Hall (Bowes '15) represented England at the Islantilla Open Round 2 ��
Having only turned professional weeks earlier...
Having only turned professional weeks earlier...
Everest Revisted
Tuesday, 12 August 2025Everest Revisited 1924 to 2024 takes viewers beyond the headlines to explore what the worlds highest peak has come to symbolise over the last century....
Celebrate Summer with Cricket
Monday, 11 August 2025'Celebrate summer with cricket, celebrities and charity at Arundel gate'
OB Rob Andrew (York '81) will be at the iconic Arundel Castle Cricket...
OB Rob Andrew (York '81) will be at the iconic Arundel Castle Cricket...
Recreating Scott's Antarctic Expedition - What Modern Seas Reveal
Friday, 8 August 2025Read about OB Dr Hugh Carter (Tees,13) 's amazing adventures, Recreating Scott's Antarctic Expedition - What Modern Seas Reveal. In this remarkable feature...
The Business End Podcast
Wednesday, 6 August 2025OB Tony Underwood (Tees '87) recently appeared on The Business End podcast for a compelling conversation filled with insights on leadership, resilience...
Janey Lowes in conversation with WECare patron Ben Fogle
Monday, 4 August 2025Join OB Janey Lowes (Marwood '07) in conversation with long-time supporter and WECare patron Ben Fogle as they explore life, dogs, animal welfare and what...
Growth Network Summer Soiree
Thursday, 31 July 2025OB Ross Boddy (Dale '17) invites Old Barnardians to The Growth Network Summer Soiree in London. It would be great if we could get as many London based...
South Africa Tour Kicks Off!
Wednesday, 30 July 2025After months of fundraising and training our students have finally landed in South Africa to kick off their unforgettable Sports Tour!
We wish...
We wish...
Eden Park Clash!
Monday, 28 July 2025OB Karl Dickson (York '00) has been named as referee at the much anticipated Eden Park clash on the 6th of September 2025 where the All Blacks will face...
England 2025 America Tour
Thursday, 17 July 2025England are set to conclude their 2025 Americas tour with a one-off fixture against the United States in Washington, DC. The Americas tour has already...
Epic Andorra MTB XC Race
Tuesday, 15 July 2025Congratulations to Old Barnardian Stuart Croxford (York, North 03) who's just conquered the Epic Andorra MTB XC Race, one of the most challenging 2 person...
Women's Rugby World Cup charity lunch at Kingston Park
Monday, 14 July 2025Old Barnardians and our Sports Department represented Barnard Castle School at a special Women's Rugby World Cup charity lunch at Kingston Park with Wooden...