In this week’s Mercury…
Campaigners have made a last ditch plea for evidence which could save Barnard Castle’s Bede Kirk from the bulldozers…
…however, police have described them as “nimbies” who were always happy to let the force pick up the cost of clearing the leaves.
A tractor run in memory of a popular staff member at Barnard Castle’s Carrs Billington depot was hailed an overwhelming success – report and pictures.
Evenwood Primary School’s new head teacher Lindsey Vollans is no stranger to the school – find out why.
The Fishdance music and dance project is to go ahead after a £5,000 grant made the event possible.
We’ve picture spreads on world Book Day and Mother’s Day celebrations at the dale’s schools.
In sport, Barnard Castle RUFC came from behind to win against Horden and Peterlee, while on the football field, Evenwood Town also battled back to claim a place in the final of the Colin Waites Cup.
There’s five pages of arts and entertainment, including a packed What’s On guide.
Plus jobs and business, community news, all your letters, farming latest plus puzzles and family announcements.
All in this week’s Mercury.
