July 2, 2026
Category : News
Unseen fashion gems to go on show at museum
UNIQUE COLLECTION: Curator Rachel Whitworth with a purple bodice which is thought to have been worn by Josephine Bowes
£4,000 grant is music to Cotherstone bell ringers’ ears
CAMPANOLOGISTS in Cotherstone are a step closer to hitting their target of raising £8,500 to repair bells at the village church thanks to a grant from county councillors. Currently only…
In this week’s Mercury
Making the headlines this week: Barney’s last bank branch set to close; Toddler’s health battle inspires family’s fundraising effort; Tiny parish faces difficult tax decision; Plans to turn pub into…
Meet the man who would be Teesdale’s next MP
“IT’S for them,” says the man who hopes to be the next MP for Bishop Auckland when asked why he is standing as the Labour candidate. Sam Rushworth is referring…
Launch of new campaign to tackle Barnard Castle’s dog miss misery
CHILDREN are at the forefront of an anti-dog fouling campaign due to start next week. Barnard Castle Town Council’s campaign will feature banners and signs created by youngsters from the…
