Making the news this week…
Officials at Raby castle CC have launched an online appeal as part of ambitious £200,000 plans to improve facilities at the club
The state of a Startforth beauty spot is causing concern
A military historian laid a cross on the grave of a dale soldier as part of a visit to Sicily to mark the 80th anniversary of the Allied operation to liberate the island
The operators of the Ancient Unicorn pub in Bowes have organised a meet and greet evening for businesses across the dale
Meet Amber, the therapy dog who is in need of a bit of TLC herself
The electric vehicle charging points in Barney town centre have been dug up again
We’ve pictures from the fundraising runs held in Cotherstone last weekend
Tourists are being offered the chance to go “champing” as consideration is being given to allow visitors to camp in a dale church
In What’s On, we’ve a round-up of summer events and activities, plus the events guide.
In sport, we were at West Auckland Town AFC for the kick-off of the new season, plus Barney CC are going for glory in the Hundred competition
And don’t miss all you community news, farm and country, family notices, letters, puzzles and much more, all in this week’s Mercury