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All things bright and beautiful in the upper dale

All things bright and beautiful in the upper dale

ByTeesdale MercuryMar 21, 20212 min read

Kirsty Brien, a member of the outdoor team at The Hub, in Barnard Castle, takes us on a truly beautiful walk to appreciate the wild beauty of upper Teesdale and…

Users criticise ‘shabby’ sports centre

Users criticise ‘shabby’ sports centre

ByTeesdale MercuryMar 21, 20213 min read

ABSOLUTE disgrace. A let down. Extremely poor, dated and shabby.Those were just some of the comments from users about Teesdale Leisure Centre in a survey run by council chiefs. It…

Musicians take virtual centre stage

Musicians take virtual centre stage

ByTeesdale MercuryMar 20, 20212 min read

COVID-19 restrictions haven’t stopped the best and brightest young musicians in Teesdale showing off their talents.Every year across the UK, Rotary’s Young Musician competition attracts hundreds of vocalists and instrumentalists.…

Possible reopening of Whorlton bridge pushed back another year

Possible reopening of Whorlton bridge pushed back another year

ByTeesdale MercuryMar 20, 20212 min read

WHORLTON Bridge may not be repaired for another two years after council chiefs pushed back their anticipated programme of repairs.In January, Durham County Council said it hoped to complete strengthening…