April 8, 2026

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Category : Country Life

Glad to be back, say Gainford organisers

Glad to be back, say Gainford organisers

ByStuart LaundyAug 30, 2022

GAINFORD Show returned for the first time since 2019, with much good produce on show despite the difficult growing conditions.Entries in the flower and vegetable sections were down on pre-Covid…

Fishing the Tees with Andrew Wilkinson – Reasons for optimism as 6oz…

Fishing the Tees with Andrew Wilkinson – Reasons for optimism as 6oz…

ByTeesdale MercuryAug 21, 2022

SEVERAL brown trout of about 1lb 8oz have been caught on the Tees during the last few weeks, as the river continues to offer reasonable sport.The improvement on last season…

Double delight for Bolam breeder

Double delight for Bolam breeder

ByNicky CarterAug 15, 2022

SOME 90 horses turned out for the Dales Pony Society’s annual summer show at Streatlam Farm, on Saturday, August, 6. While slightly down on pre-pandemic numbers of 98, competitors and…

Cost of living crisis starts to bite at animal sanctuary

Cost of living crisis starts to bite at animal sanctuary

ByMartin PaulAug 13, 2022

THE dale’s largest animal sanctuary is no longer taking in rescued wild birds because of fears over avian flu. Wetheriggs Animal Rescue and Conservation centre operator Terry Bowes says wild…

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