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Extolling the virtues of spending time together

Extolling the virtues of spending time together

ByMartin PaulNov 11, 2024

ISOLATED dale folk are being treated to a scrumptious afternoon tea with volunteers during National Befriending Week. Time Together Teesdale, a joint scheme between Teesdale Day Clubs and Upper Teesdale…

Barnard Castle man to appear in court today charged with murder

Barnard Castle man to appear in court today charged with murder

ByTeesdale MercuryMar 8, 2023

A MAN will appear in court this morning following the death of a woman in Barnard Castle on Saturday evening. Emergency services were called Bowes Lyon House at 6pm. Jane…

Don’t lobby me over threat to Startforth community centre, says bishop

Don’t lobby me over threat to Startforth community centre, says bishop

ByTeesdale MercuryMar 7, 2023

A BISHOP has told campaigners that there is no point lobbying him about the threat to Startforth Community Centre because he can’t change the law.Before Christmas, the parish council invited…

The TM is out now

The TM is out now

ByTeesdale MercuryMar 7, 2023

This week’s 32-page Teesdale Mercury is out today, and it’s packed with news and views from your community… Here are the headlines: It’s curtains for the Castle Players’ outdoor summer…

Just one penalty in five years for dog fouling in Barnard Castle

Just one penalty in five years for dog fouling in Barnard Castle

ByMartin PaulMar 6, 2023

BARNARD Castle town councillors say they are disappointed but not surprised to learn that only one fine has been issued for dog fouling in the past five years.They want their…