May 23, 2026
Police raid property in Teesdale after birds poisoned
TWO men are helping police with their enquiries after two birds of prey were found dead in Teesdale.Last Wednesday morning Barnard Castle Police, the RSPB, Natural England and the National…
Rugby player Chris tackles pancreatic cancer fundraiser
A TEACHER and semi-professional rugby player is to tackle seven marathons in seven days to raise vital funds for a charity that supports people living with pancreatic cancer. Chris McTurk,…
This week’s Teesdale Mercury is in the shops now
This week’s Teesdale Mercury includes a three-page special feature profiling candidates for local elections, including a full run down of the battle for Barnard Castle Town Council and the county…
Ed’s career path was written in the cards
Ed Cole grew up in Baldersdale, where he spent most of his time cycling, playing football, and waiting for his mum to come home from rehearsals with the newly founded…














