Here are the headlines in this week’s edition:
Rima Chatterjee says she has been overwhelmed by the number of messages she has received from well-wishers since she became mayor of Barnard Castle last week. But one message is missing – that from her father who sadly died in India’s Covid crisis this month.
Talks over the future of Gainford Hall.
Coalition bids to seize power from Labour at County Hall.
Crime-fighting rural group strikes again after theft in upper dale.
Only in Teesdale … it’s a cow-ncil meeting with a difference as councillors meet in a barn.
Suggestion of introducing a small charge to park on the Demesnes.
Get ready for the big Teesdale litter pick.
Stage set for return of Castle Players.
What’s on – two pages.
Country life: Warning over disappearing rare plants in upper Teesdale.
Raby Estates begin restoration of derelict properties in upper Teesdale.
Plus letters, property, personal announcements, classified, motors and two pages of sport including success for Barney CC and West Auckland FC.