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Clever twists in Jack and the Beanstalk

Clever twists in Jack and the Beanstalk

ByTeesdale MercuryDec 17, 2025

The first panto of the season always feels special, and for me, Durham Gala is the perfect place to kick things off.

A-peal-ing celebration for centenary of church bells

A-peal-ing celebration for centenary of church bells

ByMartin PaulMar 30, 2025

TERRIFIC TONE: Tower captain Mark Palmer with one of the eight bells at Staindrop’s St Mary’s Church which were cast 100 years ago

Teddy answers the call to star in BBC drama

Teddy answers the call to star in BBC drama

ByTeesdale MercuryMar 29, 2025

LATEST ROLE: Teddy Berriman appeared in the BBC drama Call the Midwife

Fundraisers aim high with an afternoon tea to aid air medics

Fundraisers aim high with an afternoon tea to aid air medics

ByNicky CarterMar 28, 2025

AIMING HIGH: Nigel Mitchell, daughter Lynn McLoughlin and friend Nancy Coll have organised a fundraising afternoon tea in memory of Gill Mitchell to raise money for the Great North Air…

Players’ latest mystery… who bought all our props?

Players’ latest mystery… who bought all our props?

ByStuart LaundyMar 27, 2025

OFF STAGE DRAMA: The cast of Who Killed the Golf Pro, from left, Peter Anderson, Joe Larkin, Dougie Clayton, Ross Law and Linda Gregory