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TURN on, tune in... and watch Barnard Castle's Christmas tree lights being switched on this week.With the town placed in...

WHORLTON Bridge is to close to all users at 6am tomorrow (Saturday).The grade II-listed bridge, built in 1831, was closed...

A COMPANY renowned for its work on the likes of Buckingham Palace and St Paul's Cathedral has completed the restoration...

A FESTIVE music collaboration project to bring the community together is being organised by a Barnard Castle resident in the...

AN "odd lump of stone" has been transformed into a new seat which now overlooks a stunning dale vista.Stonemason Phil...

TEESDALE'S MP last night voted to support the move to place the area under the toughest Covid-19 restrictions but urged...

As the Mercury went to press this week, Durham County Council's planning committee was considering "game changing" tourism plans for...

AN independent inspection has revealed that the installation of equipment at a play park does not meet British safety standards.Last...

ROTARIANS in Barnard Castle are hoping to create a fundraising record if a project to bring fresh water to 8,000...

A HUGE effort is under way in Barnard Castle to ensure those in need this Christmas are not forgotten.Dozens of...