Some of the headlines making this week’s Teesdale Mercury, which is out now:
Safety fears as one in four people clocked speeding as they head out of Barnard Castle.
Joy over reopening of post office.
Wave of poppies honour the fallen.
Police deal with parking tensions in Churchill Road, Barnard Castle.
Free festive lunch for over-60s spreads cheer.
Concerns over spate of thefts at allotments.
Teesdale School among the top ten in the North East for results.
Town’s street trading ban may be relaxed.
Sleepless nights due to faulty alarm at old police station.
Expansion plans for chocolate business in Barnard Castle.
Service fills gap left by youth club closure in West Auckland.
Creature comfort for kids – Wild Wednesday at Bowlees.
Plus letters, community news, five pages of art and leisure, farming, Remember When and three pages of grassroots sport.
