October 30, 2026
Category : News
Row over English flags ‘lowering tone of village’
St George’s Cross flags that have been put up in Staindrop have been branded as bringing down the tone of the village.
Former editor sacked from police for gross misconduct
A former Teesdale Mercury editor has been dismissed from his job as a police constable.
Barnard Castle’s neglected Market Cross waiting for repair check
An inspection of Barnard Castle’s Market Cross is being carried out after complaints that is “uncared for”.
Council blame Whorlton Bridge for Toft Hill bypass axe
The long-awaited Toft Hill bypass will not be going ahead – and Durham County Council is blaming the ongoing repair of Whorlton Bridge for eating up funding.
Young musicians win praise in Rotary contest
On February 7, the Rotary North East district final of the Young Musician of the Year competition took place at Stokesley Methodist Church.
