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Castle Players produce an entertaining if ‘slightly crazy’ take on a classic

Castle Players produce an entertaining if ‘slightly crazy’ take on a classic

ByTeesdale MercuryJan 28, 20232 min read

Treasure IslandThe Witham, Barnard Castle THE Castle Players have opened their annual winter tour, bringing us a different approach to a classic story, for all ages.Over the years they’ve brought…

Gainford play park will reopen, pledge village councillors

Gainford play park will reopen, pledge village councillors

ByTeesdale MercuryJan 26, 20232 min read

PLANS to reopen a play park have taken a step forward after £15,000 was set aside for the project with the hope of securing a further £70,000.Gainford Activity Park, situated…

Talks continue over future of green waste collections

Talks continue over future of green waste collections

ByTeesdale MercuryJan 25, 20232 min read

HOPES have been raised that Teesdale’s green waste and community composting service may not close. Rotters Composting, a not-for-profit community project, had announced it would cease collecting garden waste from…

Countryside group raises concerns over wedding venue proposal

Countryside group raises concerns over wedding venue proposal

ByTeesdale MercuryJan 23, 20232 min read

COUNTRYSIDE campaigners have objected to plans to create a luxury wedding venue in a remote part of Teesdale.Blackton Grange Estates has applied for planning permission to transform a barn at…