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‘Meeting of minds over ball of clay’ leads to new arts venture

‘Meeting of minds over ball of clay’ leads to new arts venture

ByNicky CarterMar 5, 2025

ART FOR ALL: Volunteers and youngsters were enthusiastic during the morning session

Timber success on a big platter

Timber success on a big platter

ByNicky CarterDec 15, 2023

A FARMER’s novel idea is proving to be a recipe for success with Christmas shoppers in Teesdale keen to serve up sumptuous platters this festive season. Oak serving boards of…

Review of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – Darlington Hippodrome

Review of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – Darlington Hippodrome

ByAndrew HarrisonDec 14, 2023

SNOW White and the Seven Dwarfs burst into life at Darlington Hippodrome with the fairest panto of all the land and what a spectacular it is. Snow White (Marina Lawrence-Mahrra)…

Market Cross or Butter Market?

Market Cross or Butter Market?

ByTeesdale MercuryDec 14, 2023

Tony Seward looks back at the history of Barnard Castle’s most iconic building which has seen a variety of uses including courtroom, gaol, fire station and council meeting placeThere it…

Margaret’s starring role in nature documentary

Margaret’s starring role in nature documentary

ByMartin PaulDec 13, 2023

CELEBRATED dale botanist Dr Margaret Bradshaw is the star of a new short documentary about the area’s rare flowers. An Eye For Plants, by Bristol director Ross Harrison, looks at…