Making the news this week…
Plans for a world class observatory at Grassholme reservoir
Reports and pictures from around the dale as communities mark Remembrance Day
Residents in Gainford and Staindrop are being offered the chance to have another say on Raby EState’s plans for housing developments in the area
Equestrian Helen Kirby is celebrating after bagging a “champion of champions” prize at a major competition
Pupils in West Auckland have created their own campaign as part of efforts to tackle incidents of arson in the village
Meet the selfless Cockfield couple who plan to serve free festive food to those in need
It’s all change at the ever-evolving Andalucia store in Barnard Castle with the opening of a deli
The landlords at the Strathmore Arms, in Howick, are raising a glass of real side to celebrate a fourth win in a row in the Darlington CAMRA awards
There was a double celebration for local historians in Barningham with the unveiling of a new heritage unit at the village hall and the release of a new book charting the community’s history
In sport, Staindrop boxer Dan Jackson is through to the quarter finals of a national competition, plus rugby, football, athletics, tennis, golf and the usual results service
Also part of this week’s paper is a 12-page pull-out with all the winners from the Mercury’s Pride of Teesdale Awards
Plus… all your letters, family announcements, property, motors, community news and the dale’s best what’s on guide
