September 20, 2026
Category : News
Connecting to nature with ‘human rewilding’ vision
Crag Pond is a Teesdale oasis where visitors can get closer to the outdoors. Run by a family business, the location has opportunities to be at one with nature, as…
Village views sought on Startforth plan
A DALE group that has spent six years putting together a plan to give the community a stronger voice in how development takes place in Startforth is inviting residents to…
Stay and play celebrates Chinese New Year at Barney Prep School
CHILDREN are being invited to stay and play as a leading school opens its doors to the community to mark Chinese New Year. Visitors aged two to four are being…
£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…
