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Prison threat for man who admitted attempted sexual assault

Prison threat for man who admitted attempted sexual assault

ByTeesdale MercuryJan 7, 2026

A Barnard Castle man has escaped a prison term after pleading guilty to attempted sexual assault in the ladies’ toilet of a local pub while drunk.

Celebrating the legacy of our dad, Lonnie

Celebrating the legacy of our dad, Lonnie

ByStuart LaundyMay 2, 2025

Lonnie Donegan, king of skiffle, was one of the most influential musicians in British rock and roll history. Editor Stuart Laundy spoke to his son Peter who, together with older…

Surveyor Jonathan lands top honour

Surveyor Jonathan lands top honour

ByTeesdale MercuryMay 1, 2025

ALL SMILES: Jonathan Wallis has be awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Supporters call time on museum friends group

Supporters call time on museum friends group

ByMartin PaulApr 30, 2025

SAD DAY: Marking the closure of the Friends of The Bowes Museum charity are secretary Helen Rowell, Bowes Arts magazine editor Dorothy Blundell, treasurer Liz Beadle, chairman Colin Hardy, museum…

‘Inn is more than just a pub – we must try to…

‘Inn is more than just a pub – we must try to…

ByNicky CarterApr 29, 2025

RESIDENTS keen to stop the only pub in their village from being converted into a home, have launched a campaign to save it.After being closed for a year, owner of…