August 3, 2026
Blogs
New group to offer help…
A NEW writing group aims to provide inspiration, encouragement and support to wordsmiths in and around…
Nature is 5-0 down –…
A CONSERVATIONIST has made an impassioned call for local government to “up its game” to combat…
Whorlton bridge reopening date is…
DELAYS in testing mean that Whorlton Bridge may not be re-opened to traffic until May next…
Town pupils mark British Science…
ANIMAL skulls and friendly alpacas were the order of the day as Montalbo Primary School pupils…
Hundreds expected to sign up…
AS many as 600 people are expected to join in a fun colour run in Barnard…
Fly the flag for the…
ORGANISERS of Barnard Castle’s traditional Meet are hoping to festoon the town with Union Jacks for…
Ovington inn judged country pub…
GREAT craic, friendly hospitality and superb local ale has earned The Four Alls, in Ovington, a…
Give the town a splash…
RESIDENTS and businesses in Barnard Castle are being invited to brighten their doors and windows ahead…
More Scouting success for George…
TWO dale Scouts who have been chosen to attend the world jamboree in South Korea next…
Musical jam sessions growing in…
JAMMING sessions are back in full swing in Barnard Castle following long lockdowns due to Covid-19.The…
Eddie’s songs inspired by home…
A TEESDALE musician who once performed as a warm-up act for sixties chart-topper Billy J Kramer…
In the news this week
In this week’s Mercury: Campaigners are calling for a public inquiry into the proposed layout of…






















