May 23, 2026
Gillian delivers books to school children
PUPILS at a dale school have received a literary treat to celebrate World Book Day as part of an initiative to help children boost their reading skills.Montalbo School, in Barnard…
Dino-mite teaching brings smiles to dale pupils
STAFF and pupils – both in class and at home – at St Mary’s RC Primary School, in Barnard Castle, fully embraced the spirit of World Book Day last week,…
County NFU role for dale farmer
A BEEF, arable and poultry farmer from the Teesdale area has been appointed the NFU’s new county chairman for North Riding and Durham and he says he could not be…
In the Mercury this week…
An investigation is to be held into the conduct of Barnard Castle’s mayor and another senior member of the town council following a complaint to Durham County Council Retired joiner…














