COUNCILLOR John Blissett has become mayor of Barnard Castle for the fourth time.He took over from Cllr Sandra Moorhouse who...

ONE Barnard Castle resident arrived home from work to find several thousand new occupants in her street.Karen Ann Akers, of...

THE Teesdale air and keeping active are the secrets one couple attribute their 60 years of marriage.Gerry and Brenda Thwaites,...

A WELL-respected town councillor has resigned, citing a "loss of faith in the governance" of Barnard Castle Town Council.Roger Peat,...

This week's edition of the Mercury has hit the streets. Enjoy our eight-page souvenir pullout of Barnard Castle Meet. Here's what...

A 900-YEAR-OLD church has been designated as one the country's most significant.The grade I-listed St Mary's Parish Church, in Barnard...

BUILDING a residential development would provide the funds to restore a grade I-listed building in Gainford, according to the owner.Residents...

TAXPAYERS in Barnard Castle are paying £35,822 to fund town council services that could be provided by the county council,...

HGV campaigners in Barnard Castle are hoping to enter talks with a North Yorkshire town which got its bypass after...

Newbiggin WINEWBIGGIN-in-Teesdale Women's Institute members celebrated their 70th birthday by holding a buffet supper with invited guests earlier this month.WI...