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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…

Friends help hospital mark birthday of NHS

Friends help hospital mark birthday of NHS

ByTeesdale MercuryJul 19, 20232 min read

THE 75th anniversary of the NHS was marked by a party at Barnard Castle’s Richardson Hospital on Wednesday.The event, organised by the hospital’s Friends group, featured live music, refreshments, an…

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…