This week’s Teesdale Mercury is out now and includes full coverage of carnivals at Newsham and Mickleton.
In other news: Residents tell of safety fears in Hamsterley Forest.
The grand country house that’s changed hands and the one that’s about to (providing someone has £6million to spend).
12-year-old girl makes local cricket history.
Cooking up a storm at Lands Village Hall with funding aid.
Arriva to axe Sunday service in Barnard Castle.
Meet success delights organisers.
Kirklands nursery celebrates outstanding status.
Author’s debut with ghost stories.
The builder who is constructing a small world.
Two pages of arts and listings.
Award for dale botanist Margaret Bradshaw.
Two pages of grassroots sport.
Plus letters, community news, puzzles, marts, farming, personal announcements and much more besides.