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Ancient Unicorn set to go under hammer for £650,000

Ancient Unicorn set to go under hammer for £650,000

ByTeesdale MercuryNov 17, 2025

The Ancient Unicorn is going under the hammer this month before the current owners move overseas.

Climbing is good for mind and body

Climbing is good for mind and body

ByTeesdale MercuryJan 28, 2025

Mountaineer Alan Hinkes on the climbing wall

Staindrop kids really dig their new play park tractor

Staindrop kids really dig their new play park tractor

ByMartin PaulJan 27, 2025

KIDS and their parents in Staindrop are celebrating the new year with a new piece of kit in their play park. A new tractor and trailer play item was installed…

The Bowes Museum’s radical rethink to build a secure future

The Bowes Museum’s radical rethink to build a secure future

ByMartin PaulJan 26, 2025

A LONG-TERM strategy is being developed to “future-proof” The Bowes Museum and its parkland. Branded the Bowes 2092 Plan, the strategy intends to explore the capital investments needed to ensure…

Volunteers’ energies result in lower bills for Butterknowle Village Hall

Volunteers’ energies result in lower bills for Butterknowle Village Hall

ByMartin PaulJan 25, 2025

A VILLAGE hall’s energy bill has been slashed in half only two weeks after solar panels were installed. The panels were put on the roof of Butterknowle Village Hall, along…