May 23, 2026
Major expansion planned for Co-op garage shop
PLANS are being drawn up for a £2million redevelopment of a Barnard Castle fuel station and convenience store.The Co-op hopes to more than double the size of the existing store…
The headlines this week in the Teesdale Mercury
This week’s Teesdale Mercury is in the shops and here’s the news: Villagers in Staindrop and Gainford have raised thousands of pounds to launch a legal challenge to two major…
We can’t wait to be back on stage’
Wayne Mann is a familiar face as a member of the cast in Teesdale Players’ productions. Having moved to Cotherstone – where his wife was born – with his family…
Book day celebrates pupils’ return to class
A DALE school delayed its activities for World Book Day until all pupils were back in class.The event was officially marked on March 4, but staff at Gainford Primary School…
