In this week’s Mercury:
An appeal has been made for donations to a scheme which aims to ensure those in need this Christmas are not forgotten
Artist Steve Messam has unveiled his latest eyecatching project in the upper dale
Efforts have begun to record a Barney version of Live Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas
A retired magistrate has described the moment he came face-to-face with the Yorkshire Ripper
Film maker Phoebe Lorenz has launched an online appeal in an effort to complete her debut feature
Stonemason Phil Townsend has transformed an “odd lump of stone” into a seat at a dale beauty spot
A company which specialises in making corporate films has opened its new HQ in Barney
Highways officials have said they will listen to all concerns from residents in Startforth and Barnard Castle about the impact of the A66 dualling project
The Richardson Hospital has taken delivery of a new piece of kit thanks to the efforts of its Friends group
A cow bred at Raby Castle has taken top honours in the Northern Longhorn Breeders’ Club show
A revamped children’s play park in Middleton-in-Teesdale has closed again while safety issues are addressed
In sport, spinner Karl Carver has signed on for a second season at Barnard Castle CC
Plus… Remember When tells the story of Charlotte Murchison; Jill Cole takes part in this week’s Q&A; there’s all your community news; readers’ letters; family announcements; Bob Garton’s quiz… plus much more, all in this week’s paper.
