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Local producers still delivering the goods

Local producers still delivering the goods

ByTeesdale MercuryAug 17, 2024

Barnard Castle Farmers’ Market has stood the test of time and this year celebrates its 25th anniversary. Editor Stuart Laundy reports. CAKE-baker Alison Sayer well remembers the first farmers’ market…

Hotel at West Layton wins planning consent decade after launch

Hotel at West Layton wins planning consent decade after launch

ByTeesdale MercuryFeb 9, 2023

TEN years after opening a hotel venture based in part of a Victorian mansion, the owner has been granted planning permission.Richard Sharpe said he was delighted by the decision of…

This week’s edition of the TM

This week’s edition of the TM

ByTeesdale MercuryFeb 7, 2023

This week’s Teesdale Mercury… Stand-off between Defra and bird of prey breeder over avian flu.Fundraising appeal in memory of Joseph.Barney FC into the semis.Proposals for large campsite at Hamsterley.It’s farewell…

Jive sets his sights on the future after sporting career is saved

Jive sets his sights on the future after sporting career is saved

ByTeesdale MercuryFeb 5, 2023

A CHAMPION agility dog from the dale has had his sporting career saved thanks to specialist medical intervention.Jive, a six-year-old border collie from Eggleston, has been invited to Team GB…

Robson Green hails ‘stunning’ Teesdale on BBC Two programme

Robson Green hails ‘stunning’ Teesdale on BBC Two programme

ByTeesdale MercuryFeb 4, 2023

BBC TWO programme Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes has dedicated a full episode to showcase the best of Teesdale. Aired on BBC TWO on Monday at 6.30pm, the 30-minute show takes…