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Forsooth, players prepare for Shakespeare in Love

Forsooth, players prepare for Shakespeare in Love

ByTeesdale MercuryMay 13, 2025

Sealed with a kiss: Phoebe Lorenz as Viola de Lessops and poster girl for The Castle Players’ summer outdoor production, Shakespeare in Love

Staindrop salon is a cut above

Staindrop salon is a cut above

ByNicky CarterMay 5, 2024

STYLISTS at a Staindrop salon are celebrating after being told they are in the running for glory at a national industry competition. Heart Hairdressing, owned by Gemma Potts, has been…

Charity ball in memory of ‘Tiny’

Charity ball in memory of ‘Tiny’

ByMartin PaulMay 4, 2024

TWO community fundraising groups are teaming up to put on a charity ball in memory of a popular Army veteran. Dubbed Tiny’s Event, the ball at Greta Bridge’s Morritt Hotel…

A cracking day (and knight) for historians

A cracking day (and knight) for historians

ByStuart LaundyMay 2, 2024

THE intricacies of dressing for battle were among the highlights when history buffs gathered for the Northern Dales Richard III Group study day. A sell-out audience sat spellbound as re-enactors…

National award for animal lover Sophie

National award for animal lover Sophie

ByMartin PaulMay 1, 2024

A YOUNG nature lover from Cockfield has been given a national award. Hot on the heels of being named as County Durham Environment Awards’ young volunteer of the year, Sophie…