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Frustration as demoliton of St Peter’s in Gainford delayed

Frustration as demoliton of St Peter’s in Gainford delayed

ByTeesdale MercuryJul 19, 20233 min read

PLANNERS say there is nothing stopping St Peter’s in Gainford being demolished, despite the owners appealing consent conditions.Ruttle Plant Hire was given permission by Durham County Council planners in May…

Music festival with 16 acts in aid of TCR Hub

Music festival with 16 acts in aid of TCR Hub

ByTeesdale MercuryJul 18, 20232 min read

SIXTEEN acts are giving up their time for free to stage a one-day music festival to raise cash for The TCR Hub in Barnard Castle.The Hub’s summer gig will be…

Proposed vehicle ban on historic road to Tan Hill

Proposed vehicle ban on historic road to Tan Hill

ByTeesdale MercuryJul 18, 20234 min read

COUNTY officers have recommended that vehicles should no longer be allowed to use a historic road to Tan Hill.Sleightholme Moor Road, a route between Gilmonby and Arkengarthdale, has been used…

Museum marks swan’s 250th celebration – £250,000 needed to make it work…

Museum marks swan’s 250th celebration – £250,000 needed to make it work…

ByTeesdale MercuryJul 18, 20233 min read

THE Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle has opened a six-month exhibition inspired by its iconic and most loved object, the Silver Swan.The show is about celebrating the beauty and artistry…