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DURHAM County Council is proposing not to increase core tax in the coming year, despite pressure on its budget.However, its...

TAX payers are to be hit by a £10 rise in the cost of policing the county.Durham Police and Crime...

BARNARD Castle's high street continues to buck national trends by continuing to grow despite the coronavirus pandemic.A count of businesses...

A TOURISM boom in Teesdale has led to a surge in enquiries from residents in the area about providing accommodation...

A LANDOWNER is hoping to cash in on increased enthusiasm for mountain biking at Hamsterley Forest by creating a camping...

This week's Teesdale Mercury is out today and here's the news:A proposal for a Toft Hill bypass is facing opposition...

STAINDROP residents will not be able to access Raby Castle's park from the village due to concerns about livestock.Late last...

PRIZE-winning author Anne Fine says the publishing pipelines have been unblocked after the pandemic - with three of her books...

CHILDREN at Cotherstone Primary School last week learned about the work of vets and community first responders.The visits by professionals...

A MYSTERY ram has led to an early start to the lambing season at Doe Park Farm, near Cotherstone, this...