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‘It takes courage to overcome fear of cancer diagnosis

‘It takes courage to overcome fear of cancer diagnosis

ByAndy PottsSep 30, 2025

Don’t be scared, check yourself out. That’s the message from Jackie Braithwaite following her breast cancer diagnosis earlier this year.

Entries up as runs increase in popularity

Entries up as runs increase in popularity

ByNicky CarterAug 5, 2024

ORGANISERS of a fundraising charity run were delighted when more participants than ever took part in the annual event. More than 130 people took part the Cotherstone 5k and 10k…

100 year old footpath row rumbles on…

100 year old footpath row rumbles on…

ByMartin PaulAug 4, 2024

PARISH councillors in Staindrop are disappointed that an antique map showing a footpath was put in by the local authority is not being considered by county council officers. Minutes also…

Pair celebrate 70th milestone

Pair celebrate 70th milestone

ByNicky CarterAug 2, 2024

A GAINFORD married couple, who have shared “a lot of laughs” celebrated their platinum wedding anniversary in style with a family party at Headlam Hall. Bob and Betty Woodman were…

Remembering Ronnie

Remembering Ronnie

ByTeesdale MercuryAug 1, 2024

Sparked by last month’s 80th anniversary of D-Day, Mary Stastny recalls a Barnard Castle man, Ronald ‘Ronnie’ Henderson and found the Imperial War Museum had recorded his memoir. It makes…