August 7, 2026
Blogs
State of paths and stiles…
HEALTH and safety concerns have been raised about the state of stiles on popular public footpaths…
Surge in off-roaders damaging dale…
POLICE are increasing patrols around Hamsterley Forest following a surge in off-road vehicles causing damage to…
In the Mercury this week…
An investigation is to be held into the conduct of Barnard Castle’s mayor and another senior…
County NFU role for dale…
A BEEF, arable and poultry farmer from the Teesdale area has been appointed the NFU’s new…
More supporters step out to…
MORE people are putting their best foot forward this month in support of Teesdale Branch of…
Test Drive: The New Mazda…
Ian Lamming has a lightbulb moment as he drives Mazda’s new electric SUV IT’S a bold…
Farewell to funeral director who…
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former funeral director who played a major part in bringing…
Just weeks to raise funds…
LEGAL action will be pursued against two major developments if at least £10,000 can be raised…
New forest bike trail will…
MORE than five kilometres of new off-road bike trail is being proposed for Hamsterley Forest after…
Q&A: A singer who’s at…
Rebecca-Anna is a 20-year-old singer-songwriter who grew up in Barnard Castle. She’s been writing her own…
Best days of their lives?…
STEVE Iceton took a trip down memory lane when he sent us this photo of Barnard…
So what’s the point of…
It took Durham County Council over a decade to create its recently launched masterplan for future…






















