February 6, 2026

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In your Mercury this week…

There were celebrations for all connected with the TCR Hub, in Barnard Castle, after they bagged two trophies in the Teesdale Business Awards. We’ve full coverage and pictures of this year’s awards, which were held online

Organisers of a spring Holi festival are urging everyone to add a splash of colour to Barnard Castle

The Four Alls pub, in Ovington, has been judged the best country pub by Camra

Motorists are continuing to ignore give way signs at the Kinninvie crossroads

In sport, meet the teenage dale rally driver who is hoping to live life in the fast lane, plus Barnard Castle Juniors FC have taken delivery of new portable floodlighting, while at the other end of the age spectrum, walking football sessions have been introduced at the TCR Hub

In What’s on, we all the details of a three-day Book Fest planned for early March

We chat to the former Barney town councillor-turned-poet who has published a new book following in the footsteps of an 18th century writer along the banks of the Tees

We’ve readers’ letters, Bob Garton’s quiz, Ken Cook’s weather forecast for the week, family notices, the events guide and much more. All in this week’s Mercury, out now