In this week’s paper:
A micro brewery has amended its proposals for a licence to serve alcohol to the public after a “misunderstanding” over what was being planned led to s storm of protest.
Barnard Castle Town Council has formally taken control of the Demesnes from Durham County Council.
Plans for new housing estates in Staindrop and Evenwood have been given the green light by county planners.
The family of a young man who took his own life aged just 21 say they are humbled and overwhelmed by a tractor run staged in his memory.
Meet May, the ex-racing greyhound who is now proving to be a lifesaver for dog lovers.
A Barnard Castle resident is on a one-man mission to smarten up the town’s ‘scruffy’ street signs.
We’ve picture specials on the Barnard Castle 5s&3s dominoes finals night; the winter pool league finals night and the fundraising variety show at The Witham.
In sport, young boxer Nathan Forrest is hoping to pack a big punch in the ring, having already won an ABA regional title.
Barnard Castle CC have welcomed two new faces to the first XI and we’ve a full round-up of the opening weekend’s action.
Feature of the week focuses on the menagerie of farm animals which have become Teesdale’s most unlikely movie stars.
All this plus community news, readers’ letters, family notices, business news and loads more, all in this week’s Mercury.
