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Much-loved duo are back on the road again

Much-loved duo are back on the road again

ByTeesdale MercuryOct 25, 20212 min read

TWO of the region’s best known and loved singers – Billy Mitchell and Bob Fox – are hitting the road again. The duo will present an evening of favourite songs…

Planning begins for 2022 after ‘great’ Barningham Show

Planning begins for 2022 after ‘great’ Barningham Show

ByTeesdale MercuryOct 25, 20212 min read

THE organisers of Barningham Show are already planning for next year after the event made a successful post-pandemic comeback this autumn.Despite the uncertainty of whether it would go ahead villagers…

Dale ram impresses at annual Skipton show

Dale ram impresses at annual Skipton show

ByTeesdale MercuryOct 24, 20211 min read

A DALE farmer enjoyed a successful trip to the annual show and sale of Swaledale rams at Skipton.A four-shear ram shown by David Addison, representing, JR Addison & Sons, of…

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Flaura and fauna: A noxious weed where danger lurks below

ByTeesdale MercuryOct 23, 20213 min read

Bindweed (Calystegia sepium, Granny-pop-out-of-bed, Devil’s guts, Columbine)“AN exceedingly persistent and noxious weed” is the final judgement on this plant in Flora of the British Isles, the 1591 pages of botanical…