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New chapter for Barnard Castle couple as Curiosity Shop closes

New chapter for Barnard Castle couple as Curiosity Shop closes

ByAndy PottsOct 2, 2025

It’s the start of a new chapter on Horse Market as the Old Barnard Castle Curiosity Shop has closed its doors.

In the PINK for Cancer Research

In the PINK for Cancer Research

ByNicky CarterOct 15, 2024

THERE was a definite rosy glow to Barnard Castle as the town turned pink in a massive show of community support for the Teesdale branch of Cancer Research UK. More…

Panthers provides place for budding musicians

Panthers provides place for budding musicians

ByNicky CarterOct 14, 2024

NEW youth band, The Panthers, are looking to jazz things up. Band leader Peter Lovatt, who has been a member of the community orchestra at St Mary’s Parish Church for…

When trout ‘hits like a torpedo…’

When trout ‘hits like a torpedo…’

ByTeesdale MercuryOct 13, 2024

Fishing the Tees with Andrew Wilkinson AUTUMN arrived suddenly, and the brown trout season on the rivers ended with wind and rain. The Tees rose swiftly, with floodwater pouring off…

Gable end waterfall causes heads to turn

Gable end waterfall causes heads to turn

ByMartin PaulOct 10, 2024

VISITORS exploring Etherley Incline during the bi-centennial celebrations of the Stockton and Darlington Railway (SDR) are in for an additional treat – a huge mural of High Force waterfall. The…