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Quick-thinking Barnard Castle youngsters prevent drowning

Quick-thinking Barnard Castle youngsters prevent drowning

ByPhilip TallentireJul 28, 2025

Quick-thinking under pressure from three 10-year-old Teesdale schoolchildren prevented a potential drowning.

Landmark to village’s mining heritage is restored to former glory

Landmark to village’s mining heritage is restored to former glory

ByMartin PaulAug 21, 2024

STAFF at Evenwood firm CA Group gave up their time and expertise to refurbish a village landmark to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The Randolph coal tub was unveiled amid much…

A tricky card game dummies can play

A tricky card game dummies can play

ByTeesdale MercuryAug 20, 2024

What do James Bond, Mahatma Ghandi and Bill Gates have in common? Answer: They all loved the mental challenge required to play bridge. Veteran player Tony Craig explains some of…

Back to doing what we do best after overwhelming support’

Back to doing what we do best after overwhelming support’

ByStuart LaundyAug 19, 2024

THE owners of a Barnard Castle garage which was badly damaged in an arson attack say they have been overwhelmed by the support they have received since the fire. Emergency…

Uncle Arthur… the Barnard Castle MP and Labour Party founder

Uncle Arthur… the Barnard Castle MP and Labour Party founder

ByTeesdale MercuryAug 18, 2024

Following Labour’s victory at the recent election local historian David Croom has been looking into the history of the Barnard Castle MP who was one of Labour’s founding members LABOUR have…