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Award for couple ‘quietly working away in upper dale’

Award for couple ‘quietly working away in upper dale’

ByMartin PaulNov 2, 2024

AN upper dale couple have been recognised for their traditional farming methods and encouraging biodiversity. Paul and Jen Johnson, from Hardword, earned the North Pennines National Landscapes’ prestigious high nature…

Farewell to Barnard Castle priest ‘Rev Sarah’ as she heads to pastures…

Farewell to Barnard Castle priest ‘Rev Sarah’ as she heads to pastures…

ByMartin PaulFeb 10, 2023

A POPULAR priest who helped guide Barnard Castle through the coronavirus pandemic will be bidding the town farewell next month.The Revd Sarah Cliff arrived as curate to St Mary’s Church…

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…