August 3, 2026
Category : News
Local producers still delivering the goods
Barnard Castle Farmers’ Market has stood the test of time and this year celebrates its 25th anniversary. Editor Stuart Laundy reports. CAKE-baker Alison Sayer well remembers the first farmers’ market…
Trees on historic village green ‘at risk’
VILLAGERS are calling for a plan to safeguard a picturesque Teesdale village green for future generations. The green in Gainford has long been a centrepoint in the village and once…
Owner hopes planners will allow hotel to continue
PLANS have been submitted for the retention of a luxury hotel which has been operating without official planning permission for several years.West Layton Manor dates from the late 1870s and…
Handbrake failure leaves car owner with that sinking feeling
FIRE crews, police and ambulance were scrambled after reports were made of a vehicle submerged in the River Tees at Barnard Castle last week.By the time crews arrived at 9.30am…
This week’s edition of the Teesdale Mercury
This week’s TM is out now – and here is the news: Small businesses in Barney say they are struggling to keep their heads above water and fear for the…
