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Euan helping to preserve a taste of history with launch of cooperage
Independent North Yorkshire brewery, T&R Theakston is partnering with its journeyman cooper Euan Findlay to launch Findlay's Cooperage, to support the heritage of barrel-making. Having completed a four-and-a-half-year apprenticeship at the
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Death of Josephine Bowes: How the D&S Times told readers of museum founder's demise
From the Darlington & Stockton Times of February February 14, 1874. The D&S Times of 150 years ago this week gave its readers an update on the progress of “Mr Bowes’ mansion at Barnard Castle” where the walls had grown high enough to make them
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Swimmer's epic effort raises vital funds for hospital charity
A dedicated fundraiser has presented more than £1,000 to a hospital charity following an epic 65-mile swim. Peter Hunt, from Welbury, near Northallerton, covered the equivalent of the distance from Redcar to Bridlington to mark the 65th year of
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Letters: Should we really be encouraging people to bathe in the Swale?
Water quality: I HAVE to agree with NJL Gardener about the state of the River Swale and the misleading story about the River Swale on the previous week's front page, “Swale condition” (D&S letters, Feb 9). The River Swale is not by any measure
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Top tips on how to garden with helping wildlife in mind
Over the past 50 years recent research shows that we have lost over 50 per cent of our biodiversity in the UK alone. The decline is everywhere, from mammals, birds, plants to fish. There are a number of causes, including loss and fragmentation
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Super stylish property is more WAG than grand old dame
While some people couldn't countenance a view that didn't encompass rolling hills, with the only sign of neighbours being the sheep and cattle dotted around the green fields stretching into the distance, there are others for whom that would feel like
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Bridal shop saved from closure as sisters step in to secure future of business
A popular award-winning bridal business has been saved after a family has stepped in to secure the future of the company. Hundreds of brides-to-be were shocked and saddened when the owner of Victoria Robson Bridal posted on social media to clients
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Barn That Rocks concert preparations well underway
Preparations are well underway for one of the Yorkshire Dales' best known concerts, as the Barn That Rocks gets ready for its 12th charity event. Having already raised £125,985 for health charities, organisers Peter Fall and wife Barbara are renowned
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Readers' pictures: Snowdrops and sunrises light up region
Snowdrops and sunrises light up this week’s readers’ pictures. To see your photos on these pages, email dst@nne.co.uk including your name and where the picture was taken, or submit them online by going to www.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk/send-us-your-news
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'It's rubbish': Does anyone love a festive birthday?
My column about festive birthdays sparked some interesting feedback, with most declaring that they don’t like it and would prefer to have a birthday at a different time of year, away from Christmas. Claire D was born on December 20 and says: “I
