This week’s paper is out today

Here’s the news – inside this week’s Teesdale Mercury.

Volunteers battle to save Barney’s festive lights display.

Alan Toward’s bobsleigh Olympic dream is over.

How a packet of cigarettes was auctioned for £8,000.

Charity champ Ethan Fletcher is back on his fundraising trail.

Fabulous flowers at Dalton and Gayles village show.

Barnard Castle’s on a roll as it is officially named a toilet twinning town.

Grassroots sports hero is recognised for his efforts.

Shop staff smash their target to help Abigail.

Quest continues to find a home for the life-story of darts blower.

Plus letters, farming and marts, puzzles, two pages of what’s on, Remember When and sport including cup final agony for Barney cricketers.