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Help turn Barnard Castle pink for cancer research

Help turn Barnard Castle pink for cancer research

ByTeesdale MercuryOct 7, 2025

Barnard Castle is turning pink next month in support of cancer research.

We’re glad to be back ‘home’ say flood-hit staff and pupils

We’re glad to be back ‘home’ say flood-hit staff and pupils

ByNicky CarterNov 26, 2024

Staff and pupils at Staindrop Primary School say they are pleased to be “home” after four classes had to decamp to the village’s academy when their classrooms were badly damaged…

Steve Owers steps back after leading rescue team

Steve Owers steps back after leading rescue team

ByMartin PaulNov 25, 2024

Teesdale’s mountain rescue team leader has stood down after eight years at the helm. Former fireman Steve Owers spent seven years as deputy leader of Teesdale and Weardale Search and…

Farmers find a champion in Becky Land

Farmers find a champion in Becky Land

ByTeesdale MercuryNov 24, 2024

Health challenges facing farmers have been brought to light thanks to the efforts of a woman who stepped forward to become the voice for her community.

Church unveils new windows fit for a king

Church unveils new windows fit for a king

ByMartin PaulNov 21, 2024

A SPECTACULAR artwork has been unveiled to mark 550th anniversary of King Richard III becoming lord of Barnard Castle. The new feature at St Mary’s Parish Church – dubbed Windows…