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Final farewell to 100-year-old Arthur Walker

Final farewell to 100-year-old Arthur Walker

ByTeesdale MercuryNov 13, 2025

Final the streets of the East End to life in the dale, via wartime service in the Caribbean and the wreckage of post-war Germany, Arthur Walker crammed a lot into…

Beavering away earned Gainford twin sisters top award

Beavering away earned Gainford twin sisters top award

ByStuart LaundyJan 23, 2025

TWIN sisters Charlotte and Jessica Edwards rounded off their time with a dale Beaver group by celebrating receiving the organisation’s top award. The eight-year-olds, who are members of the 1st…

Tribute acts prove top of the pops at Barnard Castle’s arts centre

Tribute acts prove top of the pops at Barnard Castle’s arts centre

ByNicky CarterJan 22, 2025

While you may not have been able to secure a ticket to see American rock legends The Eagles during their Long Goodbye Tour last year, there is still time to…

Emma continues Eccles family’s run of Dales Pony success

Emma continues Eccles family’s run of Dales Pony success

ByNicky CarterJan 20, 2025

FOR the past 40 odd years the Eccles name has been synonymous with championship winning Dales Ponies.David Eccles has demonstrated his prowess at breeding and showing the endangered, sure-footed ponies…

Star-studded comedy line-up will raise plenty of laughs

Star-studded comedy line-up will raise plenty of laughs

ByNicky CarterJan 16, 2025

Barnard Castle’s comedy scene is about to get a serious boost, as Teesdale-based promoters Funny Way To Be Comedy announce a stellar spring line-up at The Witham. Featuring a host…