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Airlift ensures success of rural path repairs

Airlift ensures success of rural path repairs

ByTeesdale MercuryApr 9, 20212 min read

A HELICOPTER was drafted in to ensure repairs to a popular countryside path in an isolated part of rural Teesdale could be carried out.Two areas of the boardwalk at Falcon…

Restrictions led to scaled-back church procession

Restrictions led to scaled-back church procession

ByTeesdale MercuryApr 9, 20211 min read

FOR the second year in a row, Covid-19 restrictions meant the traditional procession of witness on Good Friday could not take place in Barnard Castle. Adhering to regulations, a scaled…

Memories of Prince Philip shooting and horse driving in Teesdale

Memories of Prince Philip shooting and horse driving in Teesdale

ByTeesdale MercuryApr 9, 20213 min read

BUCKINGHAM Palace today announced the death of Prince Philip, aged 99. The palace said: “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her…

Co-ordintor sought for lifeline support project

Co-ordintor sought for lifeline support project

ByTeesdale MercuryApr 8, 20213 min read

THE search is on for someone to co-ordinate one of the most successful lockdown support projects.More than 5,000 care packages have been distributed across the dale by staff and volunteers…