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Keeping village carnival spirit alive

Keeping village carnival spirit alive

ByNicky CarterJul 2, 20202 min read

ORGANISERS of Cotherstone’s fun carnival weekend were determined to spread a little joy despite the coronavirus…

Can you become a hedgehog…

Can you become a hedgehog…

ByTeesdale MercuryJul 1, 20202 min read

HEDGEHOG heroes are wanted across the dale.The British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) is looking for volunteers…

Barnard Castle arts centre uses…

Barnard Castle arts centre uses…

ByStuart LaundyJul 1, 20202 min read

INTERNAL repairs and restoration work have been carried out at Barnard Castle’s arts centre while the…

Broody hen becomes Mother Goose

Broody hen becomes Mother Goose

ByNicky CarterJul 1, 20202 min read

A BROODY hen called Brownie has become a real life Mother Goose, helping to hatch seven…

Making the news this week…

Making the news this week…

ByTeesdale MercuryJun 30, 20201 min read

Leisure businesses are good to go as Teesdale opsn to visitors again – a special report…

Getting creative in Dave’s ‘barn’

Getting creative in Dave’s ‘barn’

ByTeesdale MercuryJun 30, 20204 min read

In March, acrylic artist and music promoter Dave Palmer, from Startforth, was about to unveil the…

James and the giant 3lb…

James and the giant 3lb…

ByTeesdale MercuryJun 30, 20204 min read

THE trout season on the Tees is back in full swing, with anglers taking advantage of…

Donna’s looking forward to family…

Donna’s looking forward to family…

ByNicky CarterJun 30, 20202 min read

A DALE businesswoman is looking forward to being a full-time mum after selling her popular clothing…

Sadness as couple call time…

Sadness as couple call time…

ByStuart LaundyJun 29, 20202 min read

THE landlords of an award-winning traditional pub in the upper dale are calling time after nine…

Arts centre volunteers to receive…

Arts centre volunteers to receive…

ByStuart LaundyJun 29, 20202 min read

THE small army of volunteers who help ensure the smooth running of Barnard Castle’s arts centre…

Bowes FC and Glaxo Rangers…

Bowes FC and Glaxo Rangers…

ByStuart LaundyJun 29, 20201 min read

BARNARD Castle’s two senior football teams have resumed training ahead of the new season. Sessions for…

Keeping up with the Quaranteens:…

Keeping up with the Quaranteens:…

ByTeesdale MercuryJun 28, 20202 min read

THE “earth” without “art” is just “eh” . Before lockdown, I gave a speech at school…