February 19, 2026

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Crime commissioner’s maximum £10 tax hike is backed

Crime commissioner’s maximum £10 tax hike is backed

ByTeesdale MercuryFeb 10, 2022

TAX payers are to be hit by a £10 rise in the cost of policing the county.Durham Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Joy Allen’s proposals for the maximum increase allowed…

Now even fewer empty shops in Barnard Castle as town thrives

Now even fewer empty shops in Barnard Castle as town thrives

ByTeesdale MercuryFeb 9, 2022

BARNARD Castle’s high street continues to buck national trends by continuing to grow despite the coronavirus pandemic.A count of businesses trading in the town shows there are fewer vacant shops…

Surge in tourism proposals as Teesdale looks to cash in on visitor…

Surge in tourism proposals as Teesdale looks to cash in on visitor…

ByTeesdale MercuryFeb 9, 2022

A TOURISM boom in Teesdale has led to a surge in enquiries from residents in the area about providing accommodation for visitors.A freedom of information request has revealed all pre-planning…

Camp site plan aims to bring in Hamsterley Forest bikers

Camp site plan aims to bring in Hamsterley Forest bikers

ByTeesdale MercuryFeb 8, 2022

A LANDOWNER is hoping to cash in on increased enthusiasm for mountain biking at Hamsterley Forest by creating a camping and caravanning facility nearby.Justin Breward has asked for permission to…

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