This week’s edition of the Mercury has hit the streets. Enjoy our eight-page souvenir pullout of Barnard Castle Meet. Here’s what is making the headlines:
A report calls for the closure of an out-of-hours service at The Richardson Hospital despite protests.
Arrests made over Whorlton Hall abuse allegations.
Police reveal why travellers arrived earlier.
Bowes Show unveils a new class for the “tallest sunflower”.
Family and Friends march 18 miles to Britains highest pub in honour of poorly Stevie.
Organisers of a cycle event that will shut roads in the upper dale want it to become an annual spectacle.
Family take over tenancy of historic land in memory of Ken Brown.
Concerns raised about kids crossing the A67 at Startforth on their way to school.
Benjamin smashes his fundraising target for his sick brother.
New boss at The Witham announced.
Third round of broadband work brings hope to the dale.
Barney designer’s clothes on shelves at Sainsbury’s.
Crafty Staindrop woman takes her work online.
Also readers’ letters, up-to-date events guide, sport and much more.
