In this week’s Mercury…
Community groups formed in response top the first Covid-19 lockdown say they are ready and willing to provide support for a second time
Dale soprano Penny Randall-Davis took to Barnard Castle town centre to highlight the plight of singers and other freelance artists across the country who have been without an income since March
MP Dehenna Davison said she was undecided which way she would vote when Parliament is asked to support a second lockdown
The final resting place of Hannah Hauxwell is to be given a spruce up as part of a new county council project
Young Phoebe Stevens inspired a half term litter pick which resulted in 20 bags of rubbish being collected
A dale architect swapped drawing up plans for writing a children’s book
Hundreds of thank you cards from dale residents have been delivered to key staff for their work during the first coronavirus lockdown from the Barney Does It Best scheme
An events planner is launching a pop-up boutique featuring a range of clothing aimned at working women in agriculture
A former estate manager has unveiled plans for a new art gallery in Barnard Castle
In sport, Teesdale Gun Club celebrated nits 50th anniversary with a special competition; Middleton-in-Teesdale Crciket Club has received almost £2,000 from the Co-op’s Community Fund
Plus… Meet young actor Reuben Bainbridge in this week’s What’s On; in farming, there’s a full round-up from the Swaledale Sheepbreeders Association sales at Kirkby Stephen; have a go at Bob Garton’s latest quiz; family notices; community news and much more…
All in this week’s Mercury which is in the shops and online today