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Survey will highlight NE rural crime trends

Survey will highlight NE rural crime trends

ByTeesdale MercuryFeb 6, 20212 min read

A NEW online and telephone survey will turn the spotlight on rural crime and its continuing impact on farming families and businesses. Launched by the NFU across the North East,…

Outlook optimistic – but get rid of mink

Outlook optimistic – but get rid of mink

ByTeesdale MercuryFeb 5, 20213 min read

Nature Notes with Dave Moore CONTINUING my optimistic outlook on the state of Britain’s wildlife, otters have now returned to our river systems. Did you know it took until the…

Call for town talks on traffic problems

Call for town talks on traffic problems

ByTeesdale MercuryFeb 4, 20211 min read

THE town council has been urged to take the lead in bringing together individuals and organisations to deal with Barnard Castle’s traffic problems.Speaking at last week’s meeting, resident Ros Evans…

Dale police taking a careful approach to extra Covid powers

Dale police taking a careful approach to extra Covid powers

ByTeesdale MercuryFeb 3, 20212 min read

COVID-19 legislation may have brought added powers of enforcement to the police, but the pandemic has also brought them a few headaches because of frequent rule changes.Teesdale’s police inspector says…