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 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 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…

A HOST of Teesdale youngsters have been recognised for their achievements in the 2021 Young People’s Award Ceremony.County Durham Youth Council, which includes young people aged 11 to 19, aims…