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THE return of a village pub and an end to any more major housing developments were the dominant desires gleaned...

TWO dale Scouts have launched a fundraising drive after being selected for one of the organisation's biggest events.Lewis Porter, from...

GLASS "coats of arms" have brought to life the handiwork of a group of dale school pupils.Classes two and three...

A RECENTLY discovered diary written by a mystery woman has given an insight into life in Winston during Georgian times.No...

FEARS for the safety of motorists and pedestrians have been sounded once again in Startforth.Villager Allan Royds told the latest...

In this week's MercuryThe efforts of hundreds of people who backed a campaign to force a rethink over plans to...

A section of the A66 eastbound has reopened after a caravan overturned near Stainmore Cafe.Cumbria Police were called to the scene this...

A FIRE-hit derelict former school and grounds could finally be redeveloped for housing after being left to decay for two...

YOUNGSTERS in Staindrop are celebrating after their primary school was ranked among the top two per cent in England for...

TRIBUTES have been paid to a council leader and well-known businessman who would "drop anything to help anyone" .Oswald Hedley,...