This week’s Mercury is hitting the shelves today, featuring an eight-page picture supplement of the Meet weekend activities.
Also in this week’s paper:
Organisers of the Meet weekend funfair say it will be back with more attractions next year after offering few rides – but critics say its time is up and Barney’s main car park should remain open during one opf the busiest times of the year
Tributes have been paid to cricket coach John Ashworth, who was responsible for inspiring generations of young players in Barnard Castle
A husband and wife from Cotherstone have been inducted into the Karate Hall of Fame
A new group offering mental health support is being planned in Barney after the ManHealth branch folded
In What’s On, acclaimed jazz singer Claire Martin is heading to town this week
We’ve a report, results and pictures from Middleton-in-Teesdale Sheep Show
In sport, Teesdale AC staged its annual Raby Runs, which attracted hundreds of athletes from across the region. Plus, pictures from Barnard Castle Youthy Football Club’s presentation night, a full cricket round-up, bowls, pool and bridge results
We’ve also community news, Remember When, readers’ letters, family announcements, the latest on the fishing scene and much more… all in this week’s Mercury
