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Support grows to buy Whorlton’s Bridge Inn

Support grows to buy Whorlton’s Bridge Inn

ByTeesdale MercuryJul 31, 2025

Over £190,000 has been pledged towards a community buy out of Whorlton’s historic Bridge Inn pub.

Celebrating the dale’s environmental stars

Celebrating the dale’s environmental stars

ByMartin PaulMar 26, 2024

Teesdale people are doing fantastic things in their communities on a daily basis. Reporter Martin Paul spoke to some of them whose efforts were recognised during the County Durham Environment…

Domino drive raised £5,400 at ’emotional’ event

Domino drive raised £5,400 at ’emotional’ event

ByMartin PaulMar 25, 2024

A PROSTATE cancer survivor says he has been overwhelmed by the generosity of the upper dale who supported his fundraising drive to help combat the disease. Barry Meeson and his…

Lydia’s perfect pie is judged best in Britain

Lydia’s perfect pie is judged best in Britain

ByNicky CarterMar 22, 2024

A PIE filled with minted Wensleydale lamb and potato has been crowned supreme champion at this year’s British Pie Awards. The savoury creation, made by Lydia Sunter, who owns Middleton-in-Teesdale…

Tom has no plans to stop after 50 years of running keep…

Tom has no plans to stop after 50 years of running keep…

ByStuart LaundyMar 21, 2024

IT it ain’t broke, don’t fix it – that’s been the secret to success of a keep fit class that has been running in Barnard Castle for half a century.…