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Little Women brought to life at Darlington Hippodrome

Little Women brought to life at Darlington Hippodrome

ByTeesdale MercuryOct 4, 2025

Little Women is a classic novel familiar to many. Having never read the book, I approached the story with very different expectations from others in the audience, though I had…

Mystery donor’s £5,300 gift to wheelchair fund

Mystery donor’s £5,300 gift to wheelchair fund

ByNicky CarterNov 20, 2024

A GENEROUS, anonymous donation has community fundraisers within touching distance of purchasing an all-terrain wheelchair for Teesdale volunteer. An appeal was launched in the spring to pull in £11,000 to…

Motorcyclist died in three-vehicle collision

Motorcyclist died in three-vehicle collision

ByTeesdale MercuryNov 19, 2024

A 20-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle accident on the outskirts of Barnard Castle last week, it was confirmed this afternoon.

Staff’s efforts earn gold award for Barnard Castle care home

Staff’s efforts earn gold award for Barnard Castle care home

ByMartin PaulNov 19, 2024

A BARNARD Castle care home has been recognised for achieving the pinnacle in palliative care. King’s Court earned the Gold Standard Framework (GSF) for the end-of-life care and facilities it…

Giving ancient sport a much-needed lift

Giving ancient sport a much-needed lift

ByNicky CarterNov 18, 2024

A farmer’s fascination with the art of stone-lifting led to a search for forgotten boulders used in the sport across Teesdale. Reporter Nicky Carter spoke to Calum Stott about his…