Just when you thought the political clamour was over for another five years, local historian David Croom has been looking back to when Barnard Castle elected its own MP to Westminster…

An organisation that started out as a support network for Teesdale farmers has developed into the beating heart for the wider community with a wide range of services, as MARTIN…

This year the Teesdale Mercury celebrates 170 years as a local newspaper. Over the years many people have helped in its production. Local historian David Croom has been looking through…

Pictured earlier this morning is High Force bathed in sunshine. The stunning photo was taken by Martin Rogers at about 6am this summer solstice morning.  Martin writes: “Due to its orientation and being…