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New parking restrictions are set to be introduced in Barnard Castle if county councillors back a raft of plans next...

Butterknowle Village Hall has had a makeover for the first time in more than two decades thanks to a scheme...

TOP GEAR: Headteacher Nicky Wright, Edge Hotel landlady Fiona Coastworth and Amit Kumar, from Cummins, with the year 5 group

HIGH OLD TIME: At 1,154ft, is Woodland’s community Christmas tree the highest in County Durham? Simon Land is posing the question

In this week's Mercury: The "chance of a lifetime" to run a farm on a five-year tenancy is being offered...

The Scalextric circuit proved popular at St Mary's church.

In November 30, 1824, the foundation stone of a new chapel in Middleton-in-Teesdale was laid.

THE chap in the car park did not inspire confidence. He had fished all morning to no avail. “I haven’t...

Barnard Castle Angling Club trophy winners

Rachel Tweddle and Ian Kirkbride during the Christmas Lights switch on parade