Teesdale Mercury

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In this week's edition:Overnight A66 closures cause misery for town and village residentsFoodbank ready to support famil...
15/08/2025

In this week's edition:

Overnight A66 closures cause misery for town and village residents

Foodbank ready to support families in run-up to school term

Workingmen's Club premises licence restored with conditions

Startforth Community Centre could close unless more trustees come forward

Debut novelist talks about his gothic ghostly murder mystery based on local tales

Fundraising Bank Holiday Monday car boot sale in memory of stalwart organiser

BCFC kick off new season with victory over Willington

BCCC retain Kerridge Cup after showdown with Stokesley

Etherley edge win over Cliff to take league trophy

In this week's edition:• £32m tourist forestry plan continues despite objections• Home conversion for pub refused boosti...
07/08/2025

In this week's edition:
• £32m tourist forestry plan continues despite objections
• Home conversion for pub refused boosting fight to save it
• 90-plus year old volunteer driver hopes to inspire others
• Storm Floris forces 180 cyclists to shelter in Mickleton village hall
• The Clique charitable group celebrates 50 years of fundraising
• Anti-social behaviour order for upper dale remains in place
• Reports and pictures from Dales Pony Show, Woodland Show and Middleton-in-Teesdale Carnival

03/08/2025

We're recruiting a new Trustee.

The Bowes Museum is seeking a Trustee with strong financial and/or legal expertise to join our Board and take on the role of Chair of the Finance, Risk and Resource Committee.

This is an exciting time to get involved, as we embark on a period of transformation with bold plans for growth, innovation and sustainability.

As Chair of the Finance, Risk and Resource Committee, you’ll play a key role in guiding financial governance, resource strategy and risk management, helping shape the museum’s future and supporting our mission to engage, educate and inspire.

🔍 If you're passionate about arts and culture and want to make a meaningful contribution, find out more and apply here: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/trustee/

In this week's edition:- Barney's Town Crier to skydive for charity at the age of 80!;- Unholy thieves steal Wycliffe ch...
01/08/2025

In this week's edition:
- Barney's Town Crier to skydive for charity at the age of 80!;
- Unholy thieves steal Wycliffe church's 150-year-old donation box;
- Picture special from Cotherstone 5K and 10K event;
- 13th century Teesdale mill receives prestigious blue plaque;
- Grade II listed adventure centre in Middleton-in-Teesdale goes to auction, plus
- What's On guide, sport, gardening, farming, motors and quiz page.

In this week's edition:- 2 for 1 tickets to visit The Bowes Museum;- Staindrop can have a pedestrian crossing... but it ...
25/07/2025

In this week's edition:
- 2 for 1 tickets to visit The Bowes Museum;
- Staindrop can have a pedestrian crossing... but it will cost £100k;
- Barnard Castle U15s cricket team through to national T20 Cup finals day;
- Picture special from Cotherstone Fun Weekend;
- Fibre cables scheme for moorland given go-ahead;
- Couple's project to re-open village pub thwarted by planners, plus
- What's On guide, farming round-up and quiz page.

In this week's edition:- Police criticise Working Men's Club after violent brawl;- Schoolchildren trio help save woman f...
18/07/2025

In this week's edition:
- Police criticise Working Men's Club after violent brawl;
- Schoolchildren trio help save woman from drowning;
- Barney's cricket heroes bag first silverware of the season;
- Picture special from Staindrop Carnival;
- Vandals target 'eyesore' pub;
- Tributes paid to Thomas 'Scouse' Griffiths and Geoff Wall;
- £200k raised for Whorlton pub buyout, plus
- Tracing the River Tees to its source.

In this week's edition:- The Witham sees a huge increase in income and footfall;- Barnard Castle's Stephen Hutchinson on...
11/07/2025

In this week's edition:
- The Witham sees a huge increase in income and footfall;
- Barnard Castle's Stephen Hutchinson on winning the World One-Armed Golf Championship;
- Tributes paid to 'Barney legend' Denis 'Denny' Raine;
- Special report on Teesdale's parish councils and their struggle to fill vacancies;
- Staindrop Academy wins a gold award for its work with young carers;
- Bands Day review;
- Full what's on guide, plus
- Sport round-up

04/07/2025

Pleased to see Teesdale Mercury cover my adjournment debate this week, asking for parish councils to have more say over speed limits and road safety measures.

This might seem a small issue, but dangerous roads is limiting the freedom of children and pensioners to access activities they love.

I will be writing to Durham County Council about all the areas raised in my speech, which you can see here: https://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/e74d1b50-e933-428d-864a-8a118d24350e?in=20:18:46

I would still be grateful if people could sign my petition for crossing points on the bypass by Tindale and Bracks Farm: https://www.samrushworth.co.uk/petition/petition-for-pedestrian-crossings/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLU_S9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBmNDg5cjJUQ2cwUVFNckdMAR74o82_6lqebpEc6CsSNtrktOVBkl_cdc3GXjhHn6Sx1Y6dKu7wndZMc4YycQ_aem_AtEmJwolUvPPdReZHd7jVw

In this week's edition:- FREE 16-page pull-out of Eye in the Sky - brilliant drone pictures of Barney from above;- Whorl...
04/07/2025

In this week's edition:
- FREE 16-page pull-out of Eye in the Sky - brilliant drone pictures of Barney from above;
- Whorlton Bridge update;
- The Great British Sewing Bee host Patrick Grant and rugby legend Tony Underwood go back to Barnard Castle School;
- St Mary's RC school over the moon with competition win;
- Eggleston Gala picture special;
- Full what's on guide;
- Sport round-up, plus
- Gardening, motors and farming pages.

Don't forget, the paper is again available at Morrisons in Barnard Castle on Fridays!

02/07/2025

Are there any budding photographers out there who fancy taking some sport action pictures for the Teesdale Mercury? You could get your pictures in the paper and a well-deserved byline so if you would like to help out, please drop us an email: [email protected] or phone us on 01833 637140.

30/06/2025

GENERAL ADVICE for Shakespeare In Love

It is show week and what wonderous weather we are forecast.

If thou intendest to grace one of our humble performances, prithee take heed of these few advisements, that thy evening might be most wondrous and well-contented:

• Bringeth with thee folding chairs, rugs for the picnickers, or soft mats upon which to repose.

• Though the sun may shine warm and golden, when he taketh his leave and slippeth beneath the horizon, the air may turn chill — a cloak or blanket shall serve thee well.

• Some of our fair venues do offer victuals and drink for coin, yet thou may also choose to bring a supper of thine own devising, laid out in merry picnic fashion.

• Within each performance's programme lies hidden a single Golden Ticket — he who findeth it shall be rewarded with special favour, granted by the noble patrons who sponsor our show.

• Thou art welcome to take likenesses by way of the camera, ere the play or once the final bow is made — yet we beseech thee, refrain from capturing the performance itself in image or motion.

Parking of thy chariots must be done so with sensitivities afforded to other users, local residents and the rules of the road.

• And lastly, kind guests, no umbrellas, nor tents, nor great marquees may be raised, lest they offend the sightlines and spirit of the gathering.

There are still a few tickets left, available from www.castleplayers.co.uk

Tour dates:
July 1st Shakespeare In Love - Whorlton Village Green
July 2nd Shakespeare In Love - All Saints Church, Darlington
July 3rd Shakespeare In Love - Mickleton Village Green
July 4th Shakespeare In Love - TCR The Hub, Barnard Castle
July 5th Shakespeare In Love - Raby Castle


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30/06/2025

If you’re trying to contact us via phone, our lines are still down. BT are sending an engineer in the morning. Hopefully we will be up and running at some point tomorrow.

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