May 19, 2026
Blogs
Organisers pull the plug on…
ORGANISERS of two agricultural shows due to take place in August have cancelled this year’s events…
David heads back behind the…
THE loss of television, touring and other work has prompted antiques expert David Harper to re-establish…
Potter raising cash for a…
A CERAMIC artist from Mickleton is using her talents to raise cash for the NHS.Judy Caplin,…
Lockdown – the story behind…
In an occasional column, Dorothy Blundell takes a sideways personal look at what goes on behind…
Young footballers shine before season…
Junior football Barnard Castle U7sTHE U7s were the newest team to join the club. The boys…
Grace produces pom-poms for charity
A YOUNGSTER has been praised for her innovative fundraising skills to help a charity provide much-needed…
Making an impact through art…
Before the coronavirus lockdown Staindrop-based illustrator Graham Willis was excited to show some of his work…
Mum and daughter’s Gainford business…
NEWS that a popular village cafe, deli, and bed and breakfast business will not reopen when…
War years prepared us for…
A COUPLE from Barnard Castle have turned the coronavirus lockdown not only into an opportunity to…
Trailblazer’ was Mercury’s first female…
THE Teesdale Mercury’s first and only female editor has died aged 84.Described as a “trailblazer” Allene…
Manchester United’s Harry Maguire hails…
A FOOTBALL mad youngster’s charity fundraising cycle ride has earned praise from Manchester United captain and…
Excitement at archaeological finds on…
A “ONE man Time Team” has unearthed evidence of stone structures, some of which could be…






















