May 12, 2026

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This week’s Teesdale Mercury

Here are a few of the headlines in this week’s paper, which is out now:

Residents rally round to give more than £500 to the man who is on a crusade to repaint Barney’s ‘neglected’ street signs.

Free conservatory, tip-top condition – but there’s just one catch…

Supporters plan new Pittuck art exhibition.

Could a 19th century law stop Barnard Castle’s HGV woes?

Businesswoman Donna Dobson is planning a gin festival in Barnard Castle.

Friends spend £47,000 supporting Richardson Hospital.

Maxwell’s proposal for mural is too colourful, say chiefs

Parents plan arena for young equestrian star in Ramshaw.

Public meeting in Middleton-in-Teesdale over cycling event.

£100,000 revamp for town bar.

Fears for future of youth building in West Auckland.

Plus letters, what’s on, community news, farming and sport with all the grassroots coverage – including cricket, football, rugby and the inaugural fell race at Cockfield.