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Aiming for the very top

Aiming for the very top

ByMartin PaulMar 12, 2025

Steve Dixon is groundsman at Barnard Castle Cricket Club

Measures to tackle beck pollution

Measures to tackle beck pollution

ByTeesdale MercuryDec 26, 2023

THE first phase of two projects to reduce metal pollution from abandoned lead and zinc mines near Middleton-in-Teesdale has been completed. The new measures, which include building 300m of new…

Farmers’ big brekky boosts funds

Farmers’ big brekky boosts funds

ByMartin PaulDec 25, 2023

TWO farmers’ breakfasts in support of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) proved to be sell-out successes. The annual events, at Sam Turner and Sons, near Piercebridge, are a highlight…

Lions raffle roaring success

Lions raffle roaring success

ByTeesdale MercuryDec 24, 2023

The inaugural and pilot scheme Grand Teesdale Raffle, organised by Teesdale and District Lions Club has been deemed a great success. The Lions Club organised many of the clubs and…

Barney Band’s festive concert at packed club

Barney Band’s festive concert at packed club

ByTeesdale MercuryDec 23, 2023

On a rainy Sunday December night, more than 140 guests crammed into the GSK Sports and Social Club concert hall to join Teesdale Lions Club and Barnard Castle Band for…