May 21, 2026
Blogs
Hitting the headlines this week…
In this week’s Mercury… Members of Barnard Castle Town Council dismissed the deputy clerk after claiming…
Holwick’s scarecrow’s raise a tasty…
AN extra £150 has been raised for NHS Charities by organisers of Holwick’s inaugural scarecrow trail,…
Discounts to hook ‘Blue Light’…
ANGLERS working for the emergency services will be able to enjoy a discounted day out when…
Phoebe inspires half term litter…
A HALF term holiday activity challenge set by a Startforth youngster has seen more than 20…
Volunteers pop up to raise…
A POP-UP shop to help dale fundraisers pull in much needed cash for a cancer charity…
Lighthearted look at town’s now-famous…
PUBLISHERS of a satirical look at the Dominic Cummings affair decided there was no better place…
Keep it local- and support…
AN award-winning village book store is hoping to encourage residents to shop local and help support…
Rebecca unveils boutique aimed at…
A NEW pop-up boutique featuring a range of clothing aimed at women working in agriculture was…
Flora and Fauna: Extraordinary plant…
Butterbur (Petasites hybridus)BUTTERBUR is also known as giant rhubarb and early mushrooms. It is a plant…
Dino-discovery leads to George’s toy…
A DALE architect’s unusual discovery during a litter pick along the banks of the River Tees…
Ex-estate manager’s new gallery will…
A FORMER illustrator and estate manager is marking his return to the dale by opening a…
Care at home will blossom,…
A NEW home care service covering the dale is about to be launched.Paul and Jo Hamilton…






















