May 20, 2026
Blogs
In this week’s Mercury
Making the news this week… Traffic cones put out by Durham County Council to ensure social…
Shona cooks up a tasty…
THE ‘Fairy Scone mother” has raised more than £800 during Covid-19 restrictions for a scheme that…
The “Big Barney Bounce Back”…
MARKETING experts who say they are passionate about saving the traditional high street are to launch…
Chiefs promise action after road…
A CAMPAIGNER has won her fight to get safety improvements at a notorious accident blackspot in…
Six in and three out…
FOOTBALL may just be re-emerging from lockdown, with the country’s top teams playing the 2019/20 season…
Mixed views on plans to…
Staindrop A PARISH council has unanimously objected to controversial housing plans. Staindrop Parish Council voiced concerns…
Race for Life’ takes on…
SIX women from Barnard Castle have taken part in their own Race for Life in aid…
Doorstep visits offer a lifeline…
LIKE many folk of his generation, Roy Thomasson has a lot of time on his hands.…
Eddie’s tuning up for record-breaking…
A DALE musician who helped set up a regular jam session six months ago is looking…
The life of Brian –…
MEET Brian. He was rescued as a fledgling a few weeks ago by Teesdale builder Mark…
Toy shop owner brought joy…
SADNESS has been expressed at the death of a well-known, respected and jovial businessman who enchanted…
NE music is right up…
Dale-based singer-songwriter Toni Sidgwick originally hails from the beautiful Shetland Islands. Since starting out busking on…






















