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Barnard Castle travel agents back Guide Dogs UK

Barnard Castle travel agents back Guide Dogs UK

ByTeesdale MercuryNov 12, 2025

Staff at a Barnard Castle travel agents have raised hundreds of pounds for Guide Dogs UK in support of one of their customers.

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…

Historic election posters added to archive at The Bowes Museum

Historic election posters added to archive at The Bowes Museum

ByTeesdale MercuryJan 15, 2025

Two posters that featured in a dramatic 19th century general election campaign in County Durham have been added to the archives at The Bowes Museum. The posters, promoting the candidacy…

Youngsters prove they have the write stuff

Youngsters prove they have the write stuff

ByNicky CarterJan 13, 2025

CREATIVE Teesdale youngsters who impressed judges in a writing competition were presented with prizes at Barnard Castle Library. Youngsters from schools across Teesdale were invited to enter the children’s writing…