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Big crowd sees Santa switch on Barnard Castle tree lights

Big crowd sees Santa switch on Barnard Castle tree lights

ByTeesdale MercuryDec 13, 20221 min read

SCORES of people turned out for the switching on of Barnard Castle’s festive display on Friday night.Youngsters Edie Shippey and Albie Thompson were on hand to help Santa Claus press…

Flora and Fauna: Non-native plant that is suited to life in Britain

Flora and Fauna: Non-native plant that is suited to life in Britain

ByTeesdale MercuryDec 12, 20222 min read

Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus, Lady Balls, Ghostberry)SNOWBERRY (above) is not a native plant to Europe but originates on the west coast of America, where it is found growing from Colorado northwards,…

Test Drive: Toyota GR86

Test Drive: Toyota GR86

ByTeesdale MercuryDec 12, 20224 min read

Ian Lamming is bested by nature as he drives Toyota’s brand new GR86 TYPICAL. All year I have had only one rear wheel drive sports car. It’s now and it’s…

Crews enjoy return of rallying to Croft

Crews enjoy return of rallying to Croft

ByTeesdale MercuryDec 10, 20222 min read

MotorsportON Sunday, November 27, rallying returned to Croft circuit for the Swift Signs & Shirts Winter Stages.After the 2020 Jack Frost Stages, rallying has been absent from the local circuit’s…