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Be vigilant against invasive Lady’s-Mantle

Be vigilant against invasive Lady’s-Mantle

ByTeesdale MercuryNov 6, 20232 min read

Many people have Garden Lady’s-mantle (Alchemilla mollis) in their garden. It’s a low growing perennial, needs little attention and has vibrant apple-green flowers with attractive kidney, or mantle, shaped leaves.…

River fly indicator of beck recovery

River fly indicator of beck recovery

ByTeesdale MercuryOct 23, 20234 min read

A NEW monitoring network has been set up six months after a major pollution incident on the Holme to Skeeby watercourse. Residents have teamed up with local anglers under the…

Honing skills at sheepdog school

Honing skills at sheepdog school

ByMartin PaulOct 11, 20234 min read

VISITORS to last month’s Eggleston Show will have been astounded by the skilful sheepdog demonstration, but few will have realised that the Teesdale-based pair behind the display are renowned nationally.…

Quality counts at Evenwood leek show

Quality counts at Evenwood leek show

ByStuart LaundyOct 10, 20232 min read

ORGANISERS of Evenwood’s annual leek show say they were delighted with the number and standard of entries again this year. The Evenwood Town Leek Club show was staged at the…