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Museum’s efforts to woo locals paying off

Museum’s efforts to woo locals paying off

ByTeesdale MercuryOct 31, 20223 min read

THE Bowes Museum’s new director says initial steps to encourage more locals are proving a success.When she took over as director in May, Hannah Fox pledged to put the museum…

Young worship team leads harvest festival

Young worship team leads harvest festival

ByTeesdale MercuryOct 31, 20221 min read

THE parable of the sower was the theme for Gainford Primary School’s annual harvest festival.In welcoming family members to the festival, vicar Revd Canon Eileen Harrop said the service had…

Alfie the poodle provides perfect therapy

Alfie the poodle provides perfect therapy

ByTeesdale MercuryOct 27, 20222 min read

A RESCUE dog is transforming lives in Barnard Castle by offering therapy to those in care homes or living with dementia.Miniature poodle Alfie has become a huge hit since he…

Test Drive: The New Dacia Jogger

Test Drive: The New Dacia Jogger

ByTeesdale MercuryOct 27, 20223 min read

Ian Lamming opts for the twisty way home in Dacia’s brand new Jogger THIS is a run to remember and ironically I’m in a Jogger. There are commutes and there…