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Young farmers offered ‘big break’

Young farmers offered ‘big break’

ByMartin PaulJan 6, 2025

UP FOR GRABS: Lartington Estate manager Paul Woods at the converted former joinery and blacksmith’s building, which is being offered as living quarters for the successful candidate in the Next Generation Farmer…

It all adds up to success at St Mary’s

It all adds up to success at St Mary’s

ByNicky CarterOct 18, 2023

A BARNARD Castle primary school’s dedication to educating youngsters in English and maths has earned staff and pupils a prestigious award. St Mary’s RC Primary School has been awarded a…

Lions club looks back on a busy summer

Lions club looks back on a busy summer

ByTeesdale MercuryOct 18, 2023

Teesdale and District Lions Club MEMBERS are already planning their autumn and Christmas season of community and social activities, but took time out at their recent meeting to reflect on…

Hit-and-run driver hunted after lollipop man is injured

Hit-and-run driver hunted after lollipop man is injured

ByMartin PaulOct 17, 2023

A POPULAR lollipop-man from Barnard Castle has described wanting “to pack in the job” after being struck by a car while helping school pupils cross a busy town road last…

Ex-mayors’ benches for schools

Ex-mayors’ benches for schools

ByTeesdale MercuryOct 17, 2023

FORMER mayors of Barnard Castle Sandra Moorhouse and John Blissett’s final act of service to the town was to present benches to local schools to commemorate King Charles III’s accession…