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Rogue builder jailed for defrauding customers

Rogue builder jailed for defrauding customers

ByTeesdale MercuryJan 24, 2026

A rogue builder is behind bars after carrying out a string of fraud offences against his customers, leaving them thousands of pounds out of pocket.

Tributes to former nurse and charity worker

Tributes to former nurse and charity worker

ByTeesdale MercuryJun 6, 2025

Tributes have been paid to a former nurse and charity volunteer and fundraiser who has died aged 77.

Royal date for youngsters to collect awards

Royal date for youngsters to collect awards

ByMartin PaulJun 5, 2025

Eight dale people were invited to Buckingham Palace earlier this month to celebrate earning their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Happy birthday to life-changing group

Happy birthday to life-changing group

ByTeesdale MercuryJun 4, 2025

UTASS (Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services) has reached a key milestone, marking 25 years since the charity first opened a premises in Middleton-in-Teesdale.

1940s hut to be knocked down behind primary school

1940s hut to be knocked down behind primary school

ByMartin PaulJun 3, 2025

Permission has been granted for the demolition of a hut behind Gainford Primary School.