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Much-loved church step closer to reopening

Much-loved church step closer to reopening

ByTeesdale MercuryJul 28, 2026

A much-loved Teesdale church is a step closer to reopening as work begins on installing a temporary floor. St Mary’s, Middleton-in-Teesdale, has been closed since a flawed diagnosis of dry…

Goose causes power cut in Barnard Castle

Goose causes power cut in Barnard Castle

ByTeesdale MercuryJul 20, 2026

A goose caused an electrical outage in parts of Barnard Castle this month.

Wind farm plan ‘can never be acceptable’

Wind farm plan ‘can never be acceptable’

ByAndy PottsJul 19, 2026

A planned wind farm on Barningham Moor is akin to building a housing estate in Buckingham Palace gardens.

GP surgeries in Teesdale rated by patients

GP surgeries in Teesdale rated by patients

ByMartin PaulJul 18, 2026

Gainford’s GP surgery is ranked the best in Teesdale according to a new patient survey.

£40,000 windfall for The Withham

£40,000 windfall for The Withham

ByMartin PaulJul 17, 2026

Barnard Castle’s art centre has landed a £40,750 gift.