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Mission to help save rural lives

Mission to help save rural lives

ByTeesdale MercuryJan 13, 2026

A theatre nurse with more than two decades’ experience is on a mission to give people basic medical training to save rural lives.

Raised voices will boost Get George Home appeal

Raised voices will boost Get George Home appeal

ByNicky CarterMay 11, 2025

SINGING SUPPORT: Affinity Community Rock Choir leader Jane O’Byrne-West and Claire Jefferies, with Hilary Rabbett, are ready to sing up a storm to raise money to help George

Good Friday’s Walk of witness

Good Friday’s Walk of witness

ByMartin PaulMay 10, 2025

Solemn Procession: Astley Fenwick carries the cross on the Walk of Witness followed by Revd Dr Ana Moskvina-Baldwin, Jan Thompson, Revd Canon Alec Harding and Fr Thomas Mason

Emily’s mission to help pets in pain

Emily’s mission to help pets in pain

ByNicky CarterMay 9, 2025

PAIN FREE: Emily Towler treating pet Labrador Maple to a session of laser therapy to ease pain of osteoarthritis

Anti-litterbugs gear up for work

Anti-litterbugs gear up for work

ByMartin PaulMay 8, 2025

CLEANING UP: Josh Jenkins and Pauline Connelly look on as George O’Brien hands over the litter-picking equipment to Laura Drew