FROM this newspaper 100 years ago.

- The Marchioness of Zetland's Challenge Cup. A very enthusiastic demonstration took place at Richmond on Tuesday evening, when Lord George Dundas presented the handsome Challenge Cup given by his mother to the Aske and Skeeby United team. The presentation took place at Aske, where the young nobleman gave a homely complimentary speech. The trophy was fittingly filled with champagne, and a merry evening was spent at the Black Lion Hotel.

From this newspaper 50 years ago. - The Vicar of Barnard Castle (Rev. A. B. Webster), addressing the annual meeting of the Parochial Church Council on Wednesday, had some comforting things to say to people disturbed by the menace of the H-bomb. Neither the bomb nor war was inevitable for all time, he said, and just as slavery was abolished after centuries of effort he believed the bomb would go the same way.

From this newspaper 25 years ago. - Barnard Castle youth hostel may close because of the decline in visitors and the increase in running costs. At the Chamber of Trade meeting this week, traders were told that this could be unfortunate, since closure would mean that some tourism revenue would be lost to the town. Mr Colin Clarke, chairman of the Chamber of Trade said that the 40-bed hostel in Galgate was a great asset to the town, and the Chamber wanted to see it remain open.

From this newspaper 10 years ago. - A David and Goliath battle is underway to stop a multi-million pound cargo handling depot being established at Teesside International Airport. The Action Against Airfreight Terminal committee held an emergency meeting last Friday to plan its strategy for June 2 when the public planning inquiry into the proposed development is due to take place. A spokesman for the AAAT said it had been decided to employ a barrister to present their opposition case in the most professional way.