THE North Pennines is one of eight potential hotspots where the UK may look to mine lithium to meet soaring demand for car batteries.The North Pennine Orefield, which stretches from…

This week’s Teesdale Mercury has nine pages packed with photos of coronation parties across Teesdale over the bank holiday weekend. In other news – Mystery over water mains eruptions in…

A MAJOR landowner has objected to proposals for a slurry lagoon, claiming the scheme will harm the area.Mark Westgath, of Newsham Hall Farm, has submitted a notice to Durham County…

This week’s TM is out now and it includes a special 8-page pullout ahead of the coronation with listings of what’s on and where, along with a celebration of Teesdale’s…