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Plan for tax charge on second homes in County Durham

Plan for tax charge on second homes in County Durham

ByTeesdale MercuryJul 21, 20232 min read

THE county council is to consult on making savings and introducing a premium for second homes.Members of Durham County Council’s cabinet last week discussed the authority’s updated Medium Term Financial…

The darker side to laid back vibes of summer on the river

The darker side to laid back vibes of summer on the river

ByTeesdale MercuryJul 21, 20234 min read

FISHING THE TEES WITH ANDREW WILKINSON MID-SUMMER is a season for slowing down. The great countryside writer Ronald Blythe, who died aged 100, early this year, wrote: “Summer, for many,…

Curtain rises on Matilda and Robin Hood at Green Lane school

Curtain rises on Matilda and Robin Hood at Green Lane school

ByTeesdale MercuryJul 20, 20231 min read

LITTLE actors from Green Lane Primary School, in Barnard Castle, have wowed audiences with their production of the West End’s Matilda the Musical.The script of Matilda the Musical was designed…

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…