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Lee brings his light touch to oil painting

Lee brings his light touch to oil painting

ByNicky CarterFeb 1, 2025

Lee Fearnley at work on a painting

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.…

Spotlight on 200 years of talent in Teesdale

Spotlight on 200 years of talent in Teesdale

ByMartin PaulNov 5, 2023

THE exceptional talents of Teesdale people are being celebrated in the Fitzhugh Library’s latest exhibition. From sculpture and drawing to poetry and drama, the work of local people over two…

New operator sought for town centre cafe

New operator sought for town centre cafe

ByNicky CarterNov 5, 2023

OWNERS of a thriving family-run Barnard Castle cafe, which celebrated 32 years in business last month, are looking to hand over the baton. Stables Cafe in Horsemarket, was started in…