A mum described how she was mortified to discover her nine-year-old son had been involved in vandalism at a community park. Last month play equipment, seats and planters were damaged at a newly ...

With employment costs continuing to rise, many family businesses are looking for ways to attract and retain talented employees without relying solely on salary increases. As a result, salary sacrifice ...

An unassuming cottage in Cockfield is the star of a new book, written by David Abrahams-Edley. The two-up, two-down has been transformed into a shrine to a shared love of music, complete with an ...

Barnard Castle Youth FC U11s edged past Kader Juniors on penalties following a thrilling draw that featured a long-range stunner from Louie, relentless attacking from player-of-the-match Billy and ...

Five villages hope to meet authorities to make road safer in lower Teesdale. Parish councils from Gainford, Ingleton, Winston, Staindrop and Whorlton want a joint meeting with police and crime ...

Bishop Auckland 34 Barnard Castle 15. Barnard Castle were aware that they would be in for another tough test in Counties 1 North East as they made the short trip to Bishop Aucklan ...

Barney Reserves were unable to field a team at the weekend due to a lack of players. However, they are back in Division One action tomorrow (Saturday, 2pm) when they host Whinney Banks at Tens Field.

A retiring headteacher has expressed delight that his school’s high standards has been confirmed by his last ever Ofsted inspection. Rob Goffee, head of Green Lane Primary School in Barnard Castle, ...

The heritage bug hit Barnard Castle this week, with a big turnout to view plans for a proposed new gateway to the town’s medieval castle. As the Mercury reported last week, the old NatWest Bank could ...

More than 100 businesses, schools and individuals turned out in support of Teesdale Cancer Research UK’s annual Turn Barney Pink campaign. Shops, cafés, care homes and even private houses decorated ...

Pottery sessions are to resume at Deerbolt Prison thanks to the National Lottery. Community Interest Company Mud & More had a life-changing effect on prisoners at the institution through “calming” ...

Cllr Foote-Wood was disappointed by the town council’s decision. Speaking as the town’s county councillor, he said: “I am ...