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Scouts flock to day of activities

Scouts flock to day of activities

ByTeesdale MercuryMay 16, 20221 min read

Teesdale Scouts HUNDREDS of Scouts from across the dale enjoyed a packed programme of events in Startforth. It was the first district activity following the easing of Covid lockdowns and…

Historic flight marks take-off for website

Historic flight marks take-off for website

ByTeesdale MercuryMay 16, 20222 min read

THE breathtaking story of fearless flying when a Spitfire went under the Tees bridge at Winston helped to launch the newly-created Teesdale community website. The site, which went ‘live’ on…

Jane breaks two hours in half marathon run

Jane breaks two hours in half marathon run

ByTeesdale MercuryMay 15, 20221 min read

Athletics ON Sunday, May 1, Jane Gill took part in the Gateshead half marathon. With good running conditions the two-lap race, with a height elevation of 1,300ft, took in the…

Crowds flock to meet miniature donkey Lorenzo

Crowds flock to meet miniature donkey Lorenzo

ByTeesdale MercuryMay 15, 20222 min read

A CELEBRITY miniature donkey born last month helped a struggling animal sanctuary achieve a record number of visitors during the Easter break. Wetheriggs Animal Rescue Centre, near Greta Bridge, battled…