July 6, 2026
Category : News
Giving ancient sport a much-needed lift
A farmer’s fascination with the art of stone-lifting led to a search for forgotten boulders used in the sport across Teesdale. Reporter Nicky Carter spoke to Calum Stott about his…
It rained on the parade – but that didn’t stop fun
MIDDLETON’S on-off-and-on-again carnival parade was a funfilled festival of colour despite the grey skies that had threatened the event. After last Wednesday’s downpour and with worse predicted on carnival day,…
Hitting the headlines this week
In this week’s Mercury: Barclays Bank has announced the closure of its branch in Middleton-in-Teesdale Proposals have been drawn up to refurbish a prominent retail complex in Barnard Castle town…
Pop and rock legends coming to Barney
TICKETS have gone on sale this month for two gigs at The Witham, in Barnard Castle, next year featuring big named stars from the music scene whose appeal is just…
Woodland hosts first show in 60 years
WOODLAND hosted its first produce show in more than 60 years on Saturday. More than £1,000 was raised during the event which featured entries in photography, baking, vegetables and eggs.…
