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High Force Waterfall makes a splash

High Force Waterfall makes a splash

ByTeesdale MercuryFeb 4, 2026

Observant visitors have noticed that a chunk of the rock face of High Force waterfall has collapsed into the River Tees.

Barnard Castle’s Witham stages comeback

Barnard Castle’s Witham stages comeback

ByMartin PaulJul 23, 2025

Increased income and footfall have turned around the fortunes of Barnard Castle’s popular arts centre.

Gold award for Staindrop Academy

Gold award for Staindrop Academy

ByTeesdale MercuryJul 22, 2025

Staindrop Academy is the first school in County Durham to achieve the gold award for its work with young carers.

Tributes to Barnard Castle legend Denny Raine

Tributes to Barnard Castle legend Denny Raine

ByTeesdale MercuryJul 21, 2025

There has been widespread sadness in Teesdale following the death of “Barney legend” Denis ‘Denny’ Raine.

St Mary’s School pupils over the moon

St Mary’s School pupils over the moon

ByMartin PaulJul 16, 2025

St Mary’s RC School, in Barnard Castle, beat 60 other schools to win Newcastle Life Science Centre’s Space Explorers’ Moon Base Challenge.