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HMRC to begin signing up taxpayers for Making Tax Digital

HMRC to begin signing up taxpayers for Making Tax Digital

ByTeesdale MercurySep 13, 2026

HMRC has announced that it will begin signing up sole traders and landlords to Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax where they are required to use the regime but…

Diversion bridge to be inspected after safety fears

Diversion bridge to be inspected after safety fears

ByTeesdale MercurySep 3, 2026

Durham County Council is to inspect a small bridge which is being used by diverted traffic after villagers warned it could become the scene of a serious accident.

£200,000 plans for Eggleston Village Hall

£200,000 plans for Eggleston Village Hall

ByTeesdale MercurySep 2, 2026

From almost closing two years ago, plans are being put forward for a £200,000 upgrade for Eggleston Village Hall.

Cockfield pub set to reopen after licence suspended

Cockfield pub set to reopen after licence suspended

ByTeesdale MercurySep 1, 2026

A Cockfield pub is set to reopen with a new landlord and new safety conditions after a man was seriously injured in a glass attack there.

Lifelong sweethearts ready to celebrate diamond day

Lifelong sweethearts ready to celebrate diamond day

ByTeesdale MercuryAug 30, 2026

Marion and Tony Elstob will celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary next week surrounded by family and friends.