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It made my fingers tingle

It made my fingers tingle

ByNicky CarterSep 4, 2024

ONE sunny summer afternoon in Teesdale, I threw caution to the wind, donned a pair of trainers and rocked up to The Witham, in Barnard Castle, to take part in…

An area near the River Tees in Barnard Castle has been identified…

An area near the River Tees in Barnard Castle has been identified…

ByTeesdale MercuryFeb 25, 2023

A SHORT stretch of the bank of the River Tees in Flatts Wood, near Barnard Castle, has been identified as temperate rainforest.The area, only about 100 yards in length, was…

Theatre, music and art to put a spring in your step across…

Theatre, music and art to put a spring in your step across…

ByTeesdale MercuryFeb 23, 2023

THE Highlights Rural Touring Scheme is back with a fantastic programme of high quality arts performances and creative experiences in Teesdale village halls and community venues.There’s much to lift your…

Teesdale blacksmith becomes freeman of Durham

Teesdale blacksmith becomes freeman of Durham

ByTeesdale MercuryFeb 22, 2023

ONE of Britain’s top artistic blacksmiths has been sworn-in as a Gentleman Freeman of Durham City after creating a memorial to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.Working in…

Couple run to raise cash for sports facilities in Middleton-in-Teesdale

Couple run to raise cash for sports facilities in Middleton-in-Teesdale

ByTeesdale MercuryFeb 21, 2023

A SPORTY Teesdale couple are donning their running shoes to raise cash for local sports teams.Tina and Matt Robson, from Middleton-in-Teesdale, will take part in two gruelling running events in…