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Staindrop garage faces fines over more noise complaints

Staindrop garage faces fines over more noise complaints

ByMartin PaulOct 10, 2026

“Surely if you have planning permission to do something, you can do it?” This is the question being asked by the owners of Louis Smith Motors in Staindrop after being…

War of words over Barnard Castle’s HGV problems

War of words over Barnard Castle’s HGV problems

ByTeesdale MercurySep 26, 2026

Durham County Council has been accused of treating Barnard Castle residents with “utter contempt” over its HGV problems.

Whorlton Bridge to reopen after 2,621 days

Whorlton Bridge to reopen after 2,621 days

ByTeesdale MercurySep 25, 2026

Whorlton Bridge will formally reopen today following an £8.4m restoration.

60-year-old man dies after crash

60-year-old man dies after crash

ByTeesdale MercurySep 24, 2026

A man has died following a collision between Woodland, Hamsterley and Morley.

Appeal launched to keep treasured tree shining bright

Appeal launched to keep treasured tree shining bright

ByTeesdale MercurySep 24, 2026

An appeal has been launched to help raise funds to rewrap the lights on Middleton-in-Teesdale’s much-loved Remembrance Tree. The beautiful tree, situated in the Remembrance Garden behind the village war…