Making the news this week…
The appeal to raise £30,000 in 30 days to save The Witham is up to £9,500 – but staff and trustees say there must be no let up in efforts.
Thieves have raided two rural farms, with police warning people to be on their guard.
Meet the cricket club volunteer whose 60 years of service has been recognised with an ‘OSCA’.
A working group has been set up in Middelton-in-Teesdale to sort out play equipment at Wesley Terrace which has been deemed unsafe for use.
Tributes have been paid to pigeon racing stalwart Trevor Peairs, who has died aged 81.
Two dale villages are working together to boost facilities for their carnivals.
We’ve pictures from gainford produce show, Romaldkirk fete and Hutton Magna scarecrow trail.
Voting is now open in this year’s Teesdale Mercury Pride of Teesdale Awards – we’ve a four page pullout in this week’s paper with all the details.
In sport, Raby Castle CC’s title hopes were dealt a blow by local rivals Barningham; two dale netballers have been selected for the 2018 School Games at Loughborough University; Barnard Castle CC go top of the NYSD premier division; there’s a full football round-up and rugby is back.
Plus… four pages of arts, events and what’s on; letters, business and jobs, farming, community news, family announcements and loads more.
All in this week’s Mercury.
