In this week’s Mercury:
NHS officials have warned about the impact a number of proposed housing developments will have on healthcare services in part of the dale
It was all smiles when a popular play park in Middleton-in-Teesdale reopened after a major refurbishment
Golf pro Darren Pearce has signed off from his time at the Barnard Castle club by donating £1,000 to the Friends of the Richardson Hospital
Rumble strips have been installed on the approach to a danger junction in an effort to improve safety
Church organist Annette Butters’ talents have been recognised in a competition which has led to one of her songs being published for the first time
We’ve a full round-up of how the dale’s students did in their GCSEs
Details of a consultation event into proposals for more new homes on the outskirts of Barnard Castle have been revealed
In sport, there’s a full cricket round-up, including how Barnard Castle CC made it through to the semi final of the Kerridge Cup, plus details of how the new football season is shaping up. There’s also ladies rugby, sailing and golf
Plus… What’s On, Farm and Country, Bob Garton’s brainteasers, family announcements, readers’ letters and lots more
All in this week’s paper, which is out now
