July 7, 2026
Category : News
Keeping a weather eye out…
As winter approaches, the Teesdale Mercury’s forecaster Ken Cook reflects on the science and reveals how two men with north-east connections played a part in the way we tell the…
For whom the bell tolls: How town crier Ian answered his town’s…
A chance meeting led to the return of town crying in Barnard Castle. Nearly two decades later, it’s still going strong. Work experience reporter Amy Hobson caught up with town…
Frustration as demoliton of St Peter’s in Gainford delayed
PLANNERS say there is nothing stopping St Peter’s in Gainford being demolished, despite the owners appealing consent conditions.Ruttle Plant Hire was given permission by Durham County Council planners in May…
Music festival with 16 acts in aid of TCR Hub
SIXTEEN acts are giving up their time for free to stage a one-day music festival to raise cash for The TCR Hub in Barnard Castle.The Hub’s summer gig will be…
Proposed vehicle ban on historic road to Tan Hill
COUNTY officers have recommended that vehicles should no longer be allowed to use a historic road to Tan Hill.Sleightholme Moor Road, a route between Gilmonby and Arkengarthdale, has been used…
