Category : Sport

Ex-Leicester Tiger to lead rugby at Barnard Castle School

Ex-Leicester Tiger to lead rugby at Barnard Castle School

ByTeesdale MercuryMay 17, 2026

A former Leicester Tiger is to lead rugby at a school which for generations has produced some of the world’s best players.

I’m here to help bring success to the club’

I’m here to help bring success to the club’

BySam AlexanderJun 14, 2024

SOUTH African professional cricketer Sean Whitehead has joined Barnard Castle Cricket Club for the 2024 season. Speaking to the Teesdale Mercury the all-rounder said: “I’m here to help bring success…

Facing the future with a fair wind

Facing the future with a fair wind

BySam AlexanderMay 25, 2024

Teesdale Sailing Club Teesdale Sailing and Watersports Club is a hidden gem between the rolling hills at Grassholme Reservoir, near Mickleton as I discovered when I paid a visit recently.…

Karate club set up for over 50s

Karate club set up for over 50s

ByTeesdale MercuryMay 18, 2024

Tony and Julie Ann Baker have set up an over 50s karate club, based at Glaxo Sports and Social Club. The class meets every Thursday 7pm to 8pm and aimed…

Raby runaway success

Raby runaway success

ByStuart LaundyMay 17, 2024

HUNDREDS of athletes lined up for the annual Teesdale AC Raby Races. For the first time since Covid, runners were allowed to sign up on the day, resulting in about…