This week’s Teesdale Mercury:
Dispute over school’s plan to close path due to safety fears.
Village to lose its historic post office.
Row as Bede Kirk is left to grow wild.
Archaeologist to chop her hair in memory of her colleague.
Centenarian celebrates with two birthday parties.
Volunteers are key to art centre’s future.
Major route to close for three hours to accommodate carnival.
Public meeting planned for lorry ban in Barnard Castle.
Diver explores well below historic inn.
Airmen remembered during Teesdale Aviation Day.
Appeal over slurry lagoon to be heard in public.
A hero off-duty policeman is up for bravery award after tackling a dangerous driver.
Builders receive award for their conservation work.
New look bookshop to host poetry and live music nights.
Barney dresses up for 1940s Weekend.
The Bowes Museum to host new music inspired by the BFG exhibition.
What’s On? Plan your week ahead with our complete events guide.
Photos from Gainford’s big day out.
Sport – Home crowd support inspires racing driver to equal his season’s best.
Plus letters, community news, four pages of arts, farming and marts.
