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Busy year ahead for Evenwood historians

Busy year ahead for Evenwood historians

ByMartin PaulFeb 2, 2025

Evenwood and District History Society members pore over aerial photographs from 1964 which will form part of a Then and Now exhibition

Scientist in new role of green boss at Raby

Scientist in new role of green boss at Raby

ByTeesdale MercuryNov 7, 2023

AN environmental scientist has been appointed as Raby Estates’ new sustainability manager. Victoria Cadman will be responsible for implementing Raby’s policies on delivering its sustainability targets and moving towards a…

New group offers support for women

New group offers support for women

ByNicky CarterNov 6, 2023

THREE months after launching a group to continue vital support for men who suffer mental health problems, organisers have branched out, setting up meetings for women. Barney Well Beings was…

Sign to say Startforth never left Yorkshire

Sign to say Startforth never left Yorkshire

ByStuart LaundyNov 6, 2023

PARISH councillors on the south side of the River Tees have reiterated their support for a campaign to recognise the historic borders of Yorkshire. Members of Startforth Parish Council say…

Be vigilant against invasive Lady’s-Mantle

Be vigilant against invasive Lady’s-Mantle

ByTeesdale MercuryNov 6, 2023

Many people have Garden Lady’s-mantle (Alchemilla mollis) in their garden. It’s a low growing perennial, needs little attention and has vibrant apple-green flowers with attractive kidney, or mantle, shaped leaves.…