In this week’s paper…
A Gainford flock owner is calling for tougher laws after the owner of a dog which attacked her sheep was fined just £10.
Meet some of the Barney residents who scooped the Postcode Lottery jackpot.
Low Etherley simply cannot cope with more new houses, a public meeting was told.
A mum and daughter from Cockfield got on their bikes to raise funds for a disabled dale lad.
The man who wants to open a new Italian eatery in the centre of Barnard Castle says the move would be good for the town.
We’ve picture spreads from Dalton and Gayles Village Show and Cockfield Fun Day.
There’s full coverage from the launch of the appeal to raise cash to save The Witham, in Barnard Castle.
In sport, Raby Castle CC have done it again, retaining the Cec Leece Trophy. There’s also football, more cricket, motor sport, athletics, bowls, pool and our full results service.
Plus… Four pages of what’s on, including the dale’s best events guide, all your letters, community news, farming, puzzles, family announcements, motors and much more.
All in this week’s Mercury.
