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Lewis Wearmouth achieved a gold seal at the latest shearing course

Lewis Wearmouth achieved a gold seal at the latest shearing course

ByTeesdale MercuryJul 20, 20231 min read

A DALE farmer aims to enter competition sheepshearing after earning the British Wool Association’s highest award.Lewis Wearmouth achieved a gold seal at the latest shearing course presented at Woodland by…

For whom the bell tolls: How town crier Ian answered his town’s…

For whom the bell tolls: How town crier Ian answered his town’s…

ByTeesdale MercuryJul 19, 20233 min read

A chance meeting led to the return of town crying in Barnard Castle. Nearly two decades later, it’s still going strong. Work experience reporter Amy Hobson caught up with town…

Frustration as demoliton of St Peter’s in Gainford delayed

Frustration as demoliton of St Peter’s in Gainford delayed

ByTeesdale MercuryJul 19, 20233 min read

PLANNERS say there is nothing stopping St Peter’s in Gainford being demolished, despite the owners appealing consent conditions.Ruttle Plant Hire was given permission by Durham County Council planners in May…

Music festival with 16 acts in aid of TCR Hub

Music festival with 16 acts in aid of TCR Hub

ByTeesdale MercuryJul 18, 20232 min read

SIXTEEN acts are giving up their time for free to stage a one-day music festival to raise cash for The TCR Hub in Barnard Castle.The Hub’s summer gig will be…