May 20, 2026
Man held after vehicle thefts in Mickleton
A 28-YEAR-OLD man was taken into custody early on Tuesday morning after vehicles were stolen in the dale. A police spokesperson said three people targeted an address in Mickleton and…
A heady mix to breathe life back into village halls
Taking professional shows to small venues in towns and villages will help tempt people back to live performance after Covid, says Kate Lynch, director of the Highlights Rural Touring Scheme…
Charity organises fun weekend for service veterans and their families
ABOUT 60 Army veterans and their families took part in a fun weekend at The Hub, in Barnard Castle, during an initiative to improve the mental health of former servicemen…
Making the news this week…
In this week’s Mercury: The dale’s grand old lady Margaret Swan has celebrated her 106th birthday Hopes for fast broadband in two villages have been dealt a blow after delays…
