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Lookalike bus driver from Gainford raises a chuckle or two

Lookalike bus driver from Gainford raises a chuckle or two

ByTeesdale MercuryMay 25, 20233 min read

A BUS driver from the dale is gaining his own fame because of his uncanny resemblance to Paul Chuckle, from TV’s Chuckle Brothers.Gainford’s John Simpson has become renowned among his…

Art is where the home is

Art is where the home is

ByTeesdale MercuryMay 24, 20232 min read

A FORMER make-up artist to the stars has opened her Gainford lounge as a pop-up gallery.Dennie Pasion has renamed her livingroom at Snow Hall as The Drawing Room to host…

Test Drive: The New Skoda Enyaq Coupe VRS

Test Drive: The New Skoda Enyaq Coupe VRS

ByTeesdale MercuryMay 24, 20234 min read

Ian Lamming plays with the opposition in Skoda’s new electric coupe MUST resist, don’t be drawn, turn the other cheek…oh, what the heck. Firstly, in my defence, no speed limits…

Dale ponies on parade for society’s big show

Dale ponies on parade for society’s big show

ByTeesdale MercuryMay 23, 20232 min read

THERE was sunshine and blue skies at Streatlam Farm, near Barnard Castle, on Sunday, May 7, when competitors took to the rings for the Dales Pony Society’s spring stallion and…