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ONE sunny summer afternoon in Teesdale, I threw caution to the wind, donned a pair of trainers and rocked up...

What do James Bond, Mahatma Ghandi and Bill Gates have in common? Answer: They all loved the mental challenge required...

Following Labour's victory at the recent election local historian David Croom has been looking into the history of the Barnard Castle...

FIVE years ago Whorlton Bridge was closed to vehicles. A report of damage to the structure led to an inspection...

Sparked by last month's 80th anniversary of D-Day, Mary Stastny recalls a Barnard Castle man, Ronald 'Ronnie' Henderson and found...

When a Methodist chapel in rural Teesdale was put up for sale, villagers banded together to repurpose it as a...

Just when you thought the political clamour was over for another five years, local historian David Croom has been looking back...

An organisation that started out as a support network for Teesdale farmers has developed into the beating heart for the...

This year the Teesdale Mercury celebrates 170 years as a local newspaper. Over the years many people have helped in...

Pictured earlier this morning is High Force bathed in sunshine.The stunning photo was taken by Martin Rogers at about 6am this summer solstice...