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John Miller: A community champion

John Miller: A community champion

ByTeesdale MercuryOct 10, 2025

The upper dale has lost a community champion after a battle with leukaemia. Middleton-in-Teesdale and Newbiggin parish councillor John Miller was 80 when he died last month. In his time,…

Strike up the band…

Strike up the band…

ByTeesdale MercuryDec 1, 2024

A vibrant evening of music and dance celebrating folk classics old and new at The Randolph Centre in Evenwood, in October kicked off a series of ceilidhs across Teesdale. The…

Energy expert Astley earns top UK award

Energy expert Astley earns top UK award

ByMartin PaulNov 28, 2024

A Stainton consultant has been recognised as the country’s top energy manager.

Review: Beauty and the Beast – Durham Gala

Review: Beauty and the Beast – Durham Gala

ByAndrew HarrisonNov 28, 2024

The first pantomime of the festive season has started with Beauty and the Beast at Durham Gala.

Village speeding data ‘unreliable’ say police

Village speeding data ‘unreliable’ say police

ByMartin PaulNov 27, 2024

Police say they will support efforts to improve traffic safety in Staindrop – but won’t act on “unreliable” evidence to crack down on speeding motorists.