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Hannah Hauxwell’s collection paints ‘incredible’…

Hannah Hauxwell’s collection paints ‘incredible’…

ByTeesdale MercurySep 2, 20193 min read

PREPARATIONS for an exhibition on one of the dale’s best-loved characters are revealing much about what…

Lord lieutenant salutes Barnard Castle…

Lord lieutenant salutes Barnard Castle…

ByTeesdale MercurySep 2, 20192 min read

THE queen’s representative for County Durham has given her seal of approval to the work being…

Trainee wallers build up their…

Trainee wallers build up their…

ByNicky CarterSep 2, 20193 min read

DRY stone walls have been a key feature in the landscape of Teesdale for hundreds of…

A worthy commemoration for UK’s…

A worthy commemoration for UK’s…

ByTeesdale MercurySep 1, 20194 min read

Merchant Navy Day on Tuesday, September 3, will be marked at the Galgate Memorial Garden, in…

Musical send-off for Startforth churchwarden

Musical send-off for Startforth churchwarden

ByStuart LaundySep 1, 20192 min read

A CONGREGATION’S musical farewell to their hard working church warden hit all the right notes. Members…

Artist treats cafe patrons to…

Artist treats cafe patrons to…

ByStuart LaundySep 1, 20192 min read

MOST artisans beaver away in a studio or workshop. However, artist/tailor Richard Bliss carries out his…

Upper dale outdoor activities show…

Upper dale outdoor activities show…

ByTeesdale MercuryAug 31, 20191 min read

THE theme of last week’s Wild Wednesday at Bowlees Visitors Centre was “a picture of nature”…

It’s pedal power – with…

It’s pedal power – with…

ByStuart LaundyAug 31, 20192 min read

IF the prospect of tackling some of the dale’s hills has put paid to any thoughts…

Jehovah’s Witnesses out in force…

Jehovah’s Witnesses out in force…

ByNicky CarterAug 31, 20193 min read

MORE than 400 volunteers have helped transform a former Victorian Sunday school room into a permanent…

Probe launched after discharge spotted…

Probe launched after discharge spotted…

ByTeesdale MercuryAug 30, 20192 min read

A POLLUTION alert was triggered this week when a passer-by reported a brown liquid being discharged…

Winston Bridge damaged after being…

Winston Bridge damaged after being…

ByTeesdale MercuryAug 30, 20193 min read

A VEHICLE has smashed into a historic dale bridge, prompting fresh concerns from residents about dangerous…

Town play area targeted by…

Town play area targeted by…

ByNicky CarterAug 30, 20192 min read

VANDALS have caused more damage to a popular children’s play area in Barnard Castle for the…