This week’s Teesdale Mercury is out today and here’s the news:
A proposal for a Toft Hill bypass is facing opposition from farmers who say it will destroy their livelihood.
Staindrop’s only butcher is moving out of the village to Bishop Auckand.
Dale farmer cleared after four-day trial.
Town icon appears in designer village.
Plans for heritage orchard at The Hub.
A wooden roundhouse, based on traditional dale buildings, is to help Montalbo children learn outdoors.
Couple who are sharing their platinum anniversary with the Queen.
It’s a big year for the Cotherstone cafe protect as funding bids are put forward.
County council tax rise to raise £7m but cost Band D properties an extra £50 a year.
Major works planned as water firm warns of supply risk to thousands of homes.
Danger mission to Middle East for retired Middleton-in-Teesdale vicar.
Two pages of what’s on with a preview of Highlights Rural Touring programme.
Anger over plans for summer parking ban in Barnard Castle street.
Plus letters, farming, puzzles and sport – and more.
