CHILDREN from pre-school to Year 6 at Gainford Primary School have been learning about the role of the Queen and...

A BRAND new play which centres on a piece of County Durham social history from the middle of the 20th...

Barnard Castle Bowls LeagueMonday Evening LeagueSADLY, we lost one of our Monday Leaguers Joyce Chapman. Joyce was a lovely lady...

RESIDENTS from two Barnard Castle care homes were set the difficult task last week of picking winning artwork in a...

A VOLUNTEER group that for the past two decades has ensured a Gaunless valley village is illuminated at Christmas has...

Barnard Castle CCIF the results were mixed the performances were top-notch. The dream of appearing at Lord's - always unlikely...

A DALE author's efforts for a piece of Barnard Castle's hidden heritage to be recognised has received the backing of...

In this week's Mercury:A group that wants to turn a dis-used chapel into a cafe and heritage centre suffer a...

TOURING theatre company The Three Inch Fools are bringing two new family-friendly productions to the region.After ten years of performing...

THE villagers of Romaldkirk paid tribute to local businesses which adapted operations to become invaluable sources of support to the...