DIFFICULT growing conditions and slug infestations led to a lower-than-normal vegetable entry at Mickleton’s annual produce show. However, the event, organised by Mickleton Gardening Club, for more than 40 years…

GROWERS have been feeling the heat – but once again produced some excellent produce for the bench at the annual Gainford Leek Club show. Rob Kirby took the title for…

HOME-baked cakes, cookies and a profusion of preserves were quickly snapped by shoppers at Barney’s weekly market when agricultural society members attended with a stall ahead of this year’s Bowes…

Barnard Castle Farmers’ Market has stood the test of time and this year celebrates its 25th anniversary. Editor Stuart Laundy reports. CAKE-baker Alison Sayer well remembers the first farmers’ market…