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Emma continues Eccles family’s run of Dales Pony success

Emma continues Eccles family’s run of Dales Pony success

ByNicky CarterJan 20, 2025

FOR the past 40 odd years the Eccles name has been synonymous with championship winning Dales Ponies.David Eccles has demonstrated his prowess at breeding and showing the endangered, sure-footed ponies…

Liz steps into life of beloved and hated children’s author

Liz steps into life of beloved and hated children’s author

ByNicky CarterOct 29, 2023

Author Enid Blyton will be the focus of another one woman show when actress Liz Grand makes her second visit of the year to The Witham, in Barnard Castle, next…

Success is dish of the day at two eateries

Success is dish of the day at two eateries

ByTeesdale MercuryOct 29, 2023

TWO Barnard Castle eating places are celebrating national awards for their food and service. Cafe Bowes at The Bowes Museum received a VisitEngland Quality Food & Drink Award while Indian…

Group struggling to cope with workload

Group struggling to cope with workload

ByNicky CarterOct 28, 2023

PLANTERS will be removed from a dale village centre to lighten the workload of a dwindling band of volunteers. The award-winning gardening group Middleton-in-Bloom, which maintains the planters and floral…

Weir removal aids fish migration

Weir removal aids fish migration

ByTeesdale MercuryOct 28, 2023

Tees Rivers Trust has completed a project on Eller Beck to remove a weir and concrete crossing at Rutherford Bridge, and build a steel section bailey bridge. The result is…