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Back to school for old Barnardians

Back to school for old Barnardians

ByTeesdale MercuryJul 15, 2025

Scores of former pupils, some travelling from around the world, returned to their old school to hear about its plans for the future.

Digging into the Bronze Age past

Digging into the Bronze Age past

ByMartin PaulJul 21, 2024

ARCHAEOLOGISTS are hoping to learn more about prehistoric people who lived in the Greta Valley though an excavation at Gilmonby. The area became famous in 1980 when the largest horde…

Tragic loss inspires fundraising effort

Tragic loss inspires fundraising effort

ByMartin PaulJul 19, 2024

AN Evenwood dad and his daughter have launched a huge fundraising effort after their closest friends suffered a stillbirth. Cash raised through events organised by Adam and Lily Morton will…

Seeing double is enough to raise a chuckle

Seeing double is enough to raise a chuckle

ByMartin PaulJul 18, 2024

A GAINFORD bus driver with an uncanny resemblance to entertainer Paul Chuckle came face-to-face with his doppelganger. John Simpson has gained fame with his passengers due to his likeness to…

Come rain or shine, the fun goes on

Come rain or shine, the fun goes on

ByStuart LaundyJul 17, 2024

HEAVY showers failed to dampen the enthusiasm for Toft Hill’s annual fun day on Saturday. The rain may have left some of the entrants in the dog show looking a…