February 8, 2026

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Category : Country Life

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Flora and fauna: A snake in the grass which can ‘expel sadness’

ByTeesdale MercuryJul 21, 2021

Viper’s Bugloss (Echium vulgare)THE specific name vulgare never seems quite the right one to describe this handsome, imposing plant. Perhaps magnificum or mirabilis would suit it better. It stands about…

Fears over ‘wildlife corridor’ habitat

Fears over ‘wildlife corridor’ habitat

ByMartin PaulJul 20, 2021

A WARNING has been sounded that work to upgrade a railway path to bridleway in Barnard Castle is destroying valuable habitat for rare birdsZoology graduate Cameron Sharp says the route…

Teesdale Flower Club returns with social night and mini-demonstrations

Teesdale Flower Club returns with social night and mini-demonstrations

ByTeesdale MercuryJul 19, 2021

Teesdale Flower ClubAFTER a break of a year and a half due to the pandemic Teesdale’s flower arrangers can’t wait to get started again on July 28 with our first…

Sheep dog trials will be highlight of this year’s Bowes Show

Sheep dog trials will be highlight of this year’s Bowes Show

ByStuart LaundyJul 18, 2021

THE Bowes Show is back, with entries now being accepted for this year’s event which takes place on Saturday, September 11.After missing last year due to the Covid-19 crisis, members…

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