Category : News

Lower Teesdale councillor leaves Reform

Lower Teesdale councillor leaves Reform

ByTeesdale MercuryJun 5, 2026

A County Durham councillor has resigned from Reform UK to become an Independent. 

M6 junction closure to bring more travel headaches

M6 junction closure to bring more travel headaches

ByTeesdale MercuryMar 3, 2026

Plans to close a vital motorway junction in Cumbria will have a potential impact on drivers and passengers from Teesdale.

Human error to blame for controversial tree felling

Human error to blame for controversial tree felling

ByTeesdale MercuryMar 2, 2026

The controversial felling of a tree in a conservation area was down to “human error”.

Fresh bid to keep disputed farm structures

Fresh bid to keep disputed farm structures

ByTeesdale MercuryMar 1, 2026

A renewed planning application has been submitted to retain a controversial polytunnel and shepherd’s hut in Cockfield.

Villages to unite in anti-speeding campaign

Villages to unite in anti-speeding campaign

ByMartin PaulFeb 27, 2026

Four lower dale parish councils are banding together to potentially campaign for 40mph buffer zones at the entrances of their villages.