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In your Mercury this week…

by Teesdale Mercury
June 2, 2020
in News
In your Mercury this week…

This week's front page

Large numbers of visitors have caused problems across the dale, with police taking the “unprecedented” step of closing the B6277 after congestions caused by 200 parked cars near Bowlees led to emergency vehicles struggling to reach an accident.

Elsewhere, visitors to a Tees beauty spot at Gainford were told to take their rubbish home after leaving a trail of debris on the riverside and police were called to the Demesnes, in Barnard Castle, a number of times due to the number of cars and people ignoring social distancing measures.

Barney’s farmers’ market returns to the cobbles on Saturday and the weekly Wednesday market is due to return on June 10.

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Tributes have been paid to popular dale vet Neville Turner, who has died aged 75.

Gainford GP Dr Mike Neville is retiring after 38 years with the practice.

The Stables Cafe has found a temporary home at the TCR Hub, but plans a return to Barnard Castle town centre.

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In farming, there is shock at plans which could see the closure of the college where many dale farmers have honed their skills and there have been reports of livestock worrying as dog walkers let their pets off the lead during lockdown.

We catch up with textile artist Ann Gill in What’s On.

In our popular At Your Service feature, Christine Mitchell is handing over the reins at J Raine, in Middleton-in-Teesdale, after 37 years, while in Barnard Castle, Shirl’s Shakes has re-opened after eight months.

Baseball is coming to Teesdale as the Durham Spartans make Satindrop Academy their new home.

Plus Bob Garton’s quiz, readers have their say on the Cummings affair, family announcements and much more, all in this week’s Mercury.

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