This week’s 32-page Teesdale Mercury is out today, and it’s packed with news and views from your community… Here are the headlines: It’s curtains for the Castle Players’ outdoor summer…

BARNARD Castle town councillors say they are disappointed but not surprised to learn that only one fine has been issued for dog fouling in the past five years.They want their…

TEESDALE’S longest running open mic marks its 15th anniversary next month. From early jamming sessions to now attracting musicians and audiences from far and wide, Butterknowle Open Mic has plenty…

A NATIONAL award has been presented to Gainford’s community, church and school by the Bishop of Durham.The school and church are the first in the Durham diocese to receive the…