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Staff’s efforts earn gold award for Barnard Castle care home

Staff’s efforts earn gold award for Barnard Castle care home

ByMartin PaulNov 19, 2024

A BARNARD Castle care home has been recognised for achieving the pinnacle in palliative care. King’s Court earned the Gold Standard Framework (GSF) for the end-of-life care and facilities it…

This week’s TM is out now

This week’s TM is out now

ByTeesdale MercuryJun 6, 2023

This week’s Teesdale Mercury is out now and includes full coverage of carnivals at Newsham and Mickleton. In other news: Residents tell of safety fears in Hamsterley Forest.The grand country…

Top quality Swaledales on show at High Force

Top quality Swaledales on show at High Force

ByMartin PaulJun 5, 2023

MIDDLETON-IN-TEESDALE Sheep Show organisers are celebrating another successful event despite a cold, wet spring.With entries and attendance back at pre-Covid levels, deputy chairman David Mallon is pleased with the show,…

Funfair will be bigger and better next year, promise organisers

Funfair will be bigger and better next year, promise organisers

ByStuart LaundyJun 4, 2023

ORGANISERS of the funfair at Barnard Castle Meet say they plan a much bigger range of attractions at next year’s event after coming in for criticism from residents and traders.The…

Couple become soap stars with homespun business

Couple become soap stars with homespun business

ByNicky CarterJun 3, 2023

A FORMER home economics teacher is cleaning up after launching a range of handmade soaps that have been winning rave reviews from customers. After retiring, Claire Williams and her husband…