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Plans for eco-friendly new village hall lodged

Plans for eco-friendly new village hall lodged

ByNicky CarterApr 26, 2025

LESS than a month after designs for Middleton-in-Teesdale’s new village hall were unveiled to upper dale residents, the group behind the ambitious project have submitted plans to Durham County Council.…

Ryan and Gunner are top dogs at Crufts

Ryan and Gunner are top dogs at Crufts

ByNicky CarterApr 2, 2024

A DOG lover from Middleton-in-Teesdale is celebrating after winning a title on his debut appearance at the world’s greatest dog show, Crufts. When ten-year-old Ryan Raine stepped into the arena…

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Probe after firearm discharged in Staindrop

ByTeesdale MercuryApr 2, 2024

AN investigation is underway after a firearm was discharged outside a property in Staindrop. At about 9.20pm on Friday, March 29, a vehicle pulled up outside an address in Grice Court…

Regional mayor ‘must represent everyone’

Regional mayor ‘must represent everyone’

ByStuart LaundyApr 1, 2024

THE road to becoming North East mayor brought candidates to a chilly Barnard Castle on Friday night. An audience of about 40 was on hand to hear four of the…

Swan swims daily

Swan swims daily

ByTeesdale MercuryMar 28, 2024

THE Bowes Museum’s iconic 250-year-old, life-sized Silver Swan, resumed daily performances this week after being static since 2020. It marks the end of a major restoration and conservation project consisting…