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This week’s paper is out now

This week’s paper is out now

ByTeesdale MercuryOct 29, 20241 min read

Making the headlines this week: Probe into illegal fireworks display near Deerbolt prison, Display aims to build a bridge to village’s past, Talk to turn up details of Hamsterley villagers…

Accolade honours Babul’s ‘curry legend’ founder

Accolade honours Babul’s ‘curry legend’ founder

ByTeesdale MercuryOct 27, 20242 min read

THE late Rafique Uddin Babul, the founder of Babul’s Indian restaurant in Barnard Castle, has been recognised with a prestigious national award. The Curry Legend award was given in Rafique’s…

Castle snatch victory from jaws of defeat

Castle snatch victory from jaws of defeat

ByTeesdale MercuryOct 26, 20244 min read

Rugby Barnard Castle ………………31 Redcar …………………………..27 Barney welcomed Redcar to the Demesnes and also welcomed a special guest spectator – former Wales and British Lions international, Colin Charvis, who had…

Olivia, 11, wins place at Junior Golf Tour World Finals

Olivia, 11, wins place at Junior Golf Tour World Finals

ByTeesdale MercuryOct 24, 20242 min read

A young golfer is proving to be a chip off the old block after winning a prestigious competition which qualifies her for world championships. Year 7 student at Barnard Castle…