In this week’s Mercury…
An investigation has been launched by the North East Ambulance Service after a mix-up over the location of defibrillators in Ingleton
Former GB bobsleigh pilot John Jackson has finally received a medal for his efforts in the 2014 Sochi Olympics
Sir Edward and Lady Natalie Milbank have spoken of their plans for the new-look Milbank Arms
A novel scheme has been drawn up for the entrance to a Barnard castle DIY store – a mural
Signs could be put up in Startforth to remind residents and visitors they are within the traditional boundary of Yorkshire
Visitors to Barnard Castle can step back in time – thanks to a new phone app
The owner of a Barnard Castle bar and grill which closed at short notice says he plans to turn the building into a boutique hotel
In sport, cricket’s World Cup will be on show during a special challenge match at Raby Castle on Saturday
Meanwhile, village cricket is set for a return to Ingleton this season
Bowes FC crashed out of a cup semi final in a ten-goal thriller, while Barnard Castle RUFC’s 1stXV recorded their first win of 2019
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