August 1, 2026
Category : News
A ‘daunting’ challenge lies ahead
The fightback against Himalayan Balsam is underway in Holmedale, says Martha McBarronTHE letters from Geoff Milburn and Gerald Blake to the Teesdale Mercury prompted an overdue update on efforts in…
Community craft shop emerges from hibernation
A COMMUNITY craft shop has reopened its doors after a winter hiatus.Goodsyard Interiors, run by Jane Addison for the past six years, has a wealth of new exhibitors offering their…
Spades at the ready for tree project
A NEW woodland and wildflower meadow is being developed in Hamsterley with the help of children from three primary schools.The children from Hamsterley, Toft Hill and St Chad’s primary schools…
Word is out on new arts podcast
A NEW Teesdale podcast, aptly named In The Spotlight, is shining the full-strength of the online world on The Witham, in Barnard Castle.Hosted by The Witham’s own Stuart Laundy (and…
Home-grown success leads Elizabeth to the high street
A JEWELLERY maker has designs on teaching her skills to others at her new studio and shop in Barnard Castle.For the past 15 years Elizabeth Chamberlain has been designing and…











