Hitting the headlines this week:
An investigation has been launched into a series of fly-tipping incidents across the dale
Durham County Council has unveiled plans for a raft of parking restrictions in Barnard Castle town centre and Startforth
The operators of an arson-hit garage say they have received overwhelming support following the incident
Barnard Castle Farmers' Market has celebrated its 25th anniversary
It's all systems go for the Streatlam Show this weekend
Fancy a game of bridge? Even dummies can play!
A landmark celebrating Evenwood's mining heritage has been restored to its former glory
Cricketing legend Sir Ian Botham will be chatting about his amazing career when he brings his show to The Witham next year
Dale photographer Martin Rogers's stunning pictures have gone on show at the Bowlees Visitor Centre
In sport, Barnard Castle CC's 1st XI lifted the Kerridge Cup withy victory against Darlington; plus, football, gold, tennis, bowls, athletics and more
Plus... all your letters, a look back with Remember When, Bob Garton's fun quiz, farming news, family notices and much more...
All in this week's Mercury, which is out now
