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Kith & Kinship captures life’s nuances

Kith & Kinship captures life’s nuances

ByStuart LaundyJul 30, 2024

MORE than 50 paintings, drawings and sketches by two of the country’s leading northern artists have gone on show at The Bowes Museum. Kith and Kinship: Norman Cornish and LS…

Castle Players produce an entertaining if ‘slightly crazy’ take on a classic

Castle Players produce an entertaining if ‘slightly crazy’ take on a classic

ByTeesdale MercuryJan 28, 2023

Treasure IslandThe Witham, Barnard Castle THE Castle Players have opened their annual winter tour, bringing us a different approach to a classic story, for all ages.Over the years they’ve brought…

£30,000 art project to mark RichardIII’s ties with town

£30,000 art project to mark RichardIII’s ties with town

ByNicky CarterJan 26, 2023

A UNIQUE artwork to commemorate Richard III will take shape in Barnard Castle’s parish church which was intended to be his religious college.Next year Barnard Castle will celebrate 550 years…

Gainford play park will reopen, pledge village councillors

Gainford play park will reopen, pledge village councillors

ByTeesdale MercuryJan 26, 2023

PLANS to reopen a play park have taken a step forward after £15,000 was set aside for the project with the hope of securing a further £70,000.Gainford Activity Park, situated…

Oksana aims to cook up a new life during time in the…

Oksana aims to cook up a new life during time in the…

ByStuart LaundyJan 25, 2023

A UKRAINIAN refugee is hoping to use her catering skills to establish a new life for her family during their time in Teesdale. Mother-of-two Oksana Chorna fled her home town…