In this week’s Mercury
The Churches Conservation Trust has been called in to help secure the future of St Mary’s, at Middleton-in-Teesdale
Support for those affected by the war in Ukraine continues… a florist is raising cash by selling blue and yellow ribbons, while an old 999 vehicle has come out of retirement to transport goods to refugees and prayersd were said in Gainford
This year’s Middleton-in-Teesdale Carnival will boast not one but three queens
Meet the young cast of Matilda, which is being staged by Teesdale Operatice Society this weekend
In sport, it was the opening day of the cricket season, plus walking football, athletics and football
In rural news, two traditional spring shows are returning after being put on ice due to Covid
Easter processions were held across the dale
We’ve pictures from the first Wild Wednesday event of the year at Bowless, along with Easter fun at Egglestone Abbey
Plus… all your letters in this week’s Postbag, Bob Garton’s weekly quiz, this week’s events guide, community news, family notices and much more
All in this week’s paper, out now
