Concerns have been voiced about the impact the planned closure of Newton Rigg College will have on the dale’s young farmers
Barnard Castle Town Council has unreservedly apologised to its former deputy town clerk and residents after councillors accepted the findings of the recent employment tribunal. As a result the town council has pledged to review its staffing procedures.
Durham’s acting police and crime commissioner has been urged to keep any increase in tax to a minimum by parish councillors in Startforth
Tributes have been paid to former upper dale farmer and avid historian Roger Redfearn, who has died aged 83
Covid restrictions and lockdowns have resulted in a significant drop in crime in Barnard Castle, according to the town’s police
It’s the end of an era in Woodland as the family-owned village shop closes for a final time this week after 150 years
Antiques expert David Harper has unveiled two new shows on his YouTube channel
In her weekly walk, Kirsty Brien heads to Cockfield Fell
In sport, James Quinn is back as captain of Barnard castle CC’s first XI for a fourth season
Film maker Phoebe Lorenz takes part in this week’s Q&A feature
In farming, there are details of this year’s Big Garden Birdwatch along with Dr Richard Warren’s latest flora and fauna column
Plus… a bumper selection of readers’ letters; family announcements; notices; Bob Garton’s latest quiz and much more
All in this week’s Teesdale Mercury
