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Council backs farming plea

Council backs farming plea

ByTeesdale MercuryMar 21, 2025

Council backs farming plea

Birthday challenge for Margaret, 98

Birthday challenge for Margaret, 98

ByNicky CarterJan 13, 2024

RENOWNED botanist Dr Margaret Bradshaw celebrated her 98th birthday by kickstarting a new challenge to raise more than £1,000 to highlight the decline of the dale’s rarest plants. She aims…

Sitting comfortably? Parish hall has got it covered!

Sitting comfortably? Parish hall has got it covered!

ByStuart LaundyJan 11, 2024

ARE you sitting comfortably? Well, if you’re heading to St Mary’s Parish Hall, in Barnard Castle, for an event, you certainly will be. Rather than buy new chairs, the parish…

PC Dave’s passion was for policing the dale

PC Dave’s passion was for policing the dale

ByMartin PaulJan 10, 2024

A POPULAR police officer who has served Teesdale for more than 15 years is handing in his warrant card today. PC David Williamson, who covered a large area from Woodland…

Castle Players revving up for winter tour

Castle Players revving up for winter tour

ByStuart LaundyJan 9, 2024

BARNARD Castle-based vintage tractor enthusiast John Moore has exhibited his iconic 1957 Fordson Major at many varied events over the years, but a recent request from The Castle Players must…