In this week’s Mercury:
Barnard Castle Town Council has put plans to take back control of the grounds at Scar Top on hold
Rima Chatterjee has been re-elected unopposed as Barnard Castle mayor
There was fun and games on the Demesnes as It’s A Knockout returned – we’ve a report and picture spread
We’ve results and pictures from the High Force sheep show
Campaigners in Staindrop have pledged to continue their efforts to improve safety on the footpath leading from the village to Raby Castle along ther A688
Barney town council has set a September deadline to come up with a long term solution to improve security on the lower Demesnes
Included in this week’s paper is a 12-page supplement outlining many of the events taking place across Teesdale to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
In What’s On, we’ve news of the touring company pitching up on Whorlton Green and a new show for children and families which looks at the world through a hedgehog’s eyes
In sport, Finn Usher scored his maiden century for Barney in the NYSD Premier division, the town’s tennis players have hit the ground running and the deadline is looming for entries to Sunday’s Raby Runs, organised by Teesdale AC
Plus – Remember When and why a local author is campaigning for recognition of an ancient former mill, Bob Garton’s quiz, community news, family notices, this week’s events guide and much more…
All in this week’s Mercury, out now
