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Flora and fauna: Veteran wonders were considered sacred

Flora and fauna: Veteran wonders were considered sacred

ByTeesdale MercuryFeb 28, 2022

European yew Taxus baccataTHE European yew is one of only three native British conifers along with Scots pine and juniper. The yew can grow to more than 25m, while the…

Whorlton bridge reopening date is put back again

Whorlton bridge reopening date is put back again

ByMartin PaulFeb 27, 2022

DELAYS in testing mean that Whorlton Bridge may not be re-opened to traffic until May next year.County officers had hoped to start planning and completing repairs to the grade II-listed…

Nature is 5-0 down – we must fight back’ says AONB boss

Nature is 5-0 down – we must fight back’ says AONB boss

ByTeesdale MercuryFeb 27, 2022

A CONSERVATIONIST has made an impassioned call for local government to “up its game” to combat a disastrous declines in nature.Chris Woodley-Stewart sounded a stark warning to councillors who are…

Hundreds expected to sign up for Holi colour run

Hundreds expected to sign up for Holi colour run

ByMartin PaulFeb 26, 2022

AS many as 600 people are expected to join in a fun colour run in Barnard Castle next month.The run forms part of the town council’s Holi festival to spread…