April 12, 2026

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Category : Art & Leisure

Artist Steve in running for top prize

Artist Steve in running for top prize

ByTeesdale MercuryFeb 11, 2022

A DALE artist known for his big, bold outdoor installations has been shortlisted for an international art prize.Steve Messam said he was “gobsmacked” to be selected as one of six…

Joanne puts rural dale women in the frame

Joanne puts rural dale women in the frame

ByMartin PaulFeb 4, 2022

A STORYTELLING photographer is hoping to document the struggles of rural women in Teesdale after winning a prestigious award.Joanne Coates, from Arkengarthdale, has previously covered the trials of fisherman at…

Review of Blood Brothers – Darlington Hippodrome

Review of Blood Brothers – Darlington Hippodrome

ByAndrew HarrisonFeb 3, 2022

BLOOD Brothers is one of the most powerful musicals I’ve seen and as soon as the first notes were played you could feel the emotion ooze through the theatre at…

Exhibition looks at impact of Covid

Exhibition looks at impact of Covid

ByMartin PaulFeb 3, 2022

A FORMER advertising copywriter who became an international award-winning painter after suffering a debilitating stroke is hoping his new exhibition at The Bowes Museum will inspire those affected by Covid-19…

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