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King continues as Dales Pony Society patron

King continues as Dales Pony Society patron

ByTeesdale MercuryJul 28, 2024

THE Dales Pony Society has welcomed news that King Charles will continue as patron following a review of his roles after his ascension to the throne. The king has been…

Talks continue over future of green waste collections

Talks continue over future of green waste collections

ByTeesdale MercuryJan 25, 2023

HOPES have been raised that Teesdale’s green waste and community composting service may not close. Rotters Composting, a not-for-profit community project, had announced it would cease collecting garden waste from…

Countryside group raises concerns over wedding venue proposal

Countryside group raises concerns over wedding venue proposal

ByTeesdale MercuryJan 23, 2023

COUNTRYSIDE campaigners have objected to plans to create a luxury wedding venue in a remote part of Teesdale.Blackton Grange Estates has applied for planning permission to transform a barn at…

Villagers refuse to give up over parking

Villagers refuse to give up over parking

ByTeesdale MercuryJan 23, 2023

OFFICIALS have blamed a lack of county council-owned land for continued parking problems.Parking in Middleton-in-Teesdale has been an issue for many years. Issues range from residents not able to park…

DADS returns with Rapunzel – theatre group’s 23rd panto

DADS returns with Rapunzel – theatre group’s 23rd panto

ByStuart LaundyJan 22, 2023

IT’S panto time… oh yes it is! Dalton Amateur Dramatic Society (DADS) are hitting the stage with their 23rd annual production and this year it’s Rapunzel.Co-directors Rebecca Blenkiron and Adam…