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Man fined after fly-tipping building waste

Man fined after fly-tipping building waste

ByTeesdale MercuryJan 26, 2026

A Teesdale man is out of pocket by more than £1,300 after admitting to fly-tipping building waste in a hedgerow near Hamsterley.

Barney Meet hailed great success

Barney Meet hailed great success

ByPhilip TallentireJun 17, 2025

The Barney Meet will be back again in 2026 following a very successful weekend this year.

Probe into parish council cost taxpayers £60,000

Probe into parish council cost taxpayers £60,000

ByTeesdale MercuryJun 16, 2025

An investigation into claims of bullying, assault and unlawful use of public funds in a rural village cost Durham County Council more than £60,000.

Former army officer takes charge at Barnard Castle School sixth form

Former army officer takes charge at Barnard Castle School sixth form

ByTeesdale MercuryJun 13, 2025

A Former British Army officer has taken charge of a thriving sixth form.

Sheepdog sells for record price at Skipton

Sheepdog sells for record price at Skipton

ByTeesdale MercuryJun 12, 2025

A Bowes farmer secured the highest price at Skipton Auction Mart’s field sale of working sheep dogs.