This week’s edition of the Teesdale Mercury

This week’s TM is out now – and here is the news:

Small businesses in Barney say they are struggling to keep their heads above water and fear for the future of the high street.

The Ukrainian refugee cooking up a new life in Teesdale.

£30,000 arts project hails Richard III’s Barney links.

Golfers bring dale charities to the fore.

Debate over Barney tax rise.

Theatre group returns with 23rd pantomime.

Mental health nurses will be employed by church across Teesdale.

Countryside group raises concerns over rural wedding venue in Baldersdale.

We’re battling a ‘storm of decline’, says AONB boss.

Plus arts and leisure, puzzles, community news and sport, personal announcements and classifieds.