Teesdale Mercury

18/07/2025

In this week's edition:
- Police criticise Working Men's Club after violent brawl;
- Schoolchildren trio help save woman from drowning;
- Barney's cricket heroes bag first silverware of the season;
- Picture special from Staindrop Carnival;
- Vandals target 'eyesore' pub;
- Tributes paid to Thomas 'Scouse' Griffiths and Geoff Wall;
- £200k raised for Whorlton pub buyout, plus
- Tracing the River Tees to its source.

11/07/2025

In this week's edition:
- The Witham sees a huge increase in income and footfall;
- Barnard Castle's Stephen Hutchinson on winning the World One-Armed Golf Championship;
- Tributes paid to 'Barney legend' Denis 'Denny' Raine;
- Special report on Teesdale's parish councils and their struggle to fill vacancies;
- Staindrop Academy wins a gold award for its work with young carers;
- Bands Day review;
- Full what's on guide, plus
- Sport round-up

04/07/2025

Pleased to see Teesdale Mercury cover my adjournment debate this week, asking for parish councils to have more say over speed limits and road safety measures.

This might seem a small issue, but dangerous roads is limiting the freedom of children and pensioners to access activities they love.

I will be writing to Durham County Council about all the areas raised in my speech, which you can see here: https://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/e74d1b50-e933-428d-864a-8a118d24350e?in=20:18:46

I would still be grateful if people could sign my petition for crossing points on the bypass by Tindale and Bracks Farm: https://www.samrushworth.co.uk/petition/petition-for-pedestrian-crossings/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLU_S9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBmNDg5cjJUQ2cwUVFNckdMAR74o82_6lqebpEc6CsSNtrktOVBkl_cdc3GXjhHn6Sx1Y6dKu7wndZMc4YycQ_aem_AtEmJwolUvPPdReZHd7jVw

04/07/2025

In this week's edition:
- FREE 16-page pull-out of Eye in the Sky - brilliant drone pictures of Barney from above;
- Whorlton Bridge update;
- The Great British Sewing Bee host Patrick Grant and rugby legend Tony Underwood go back to Barnard Castle School;
- St Mary's RC school over the moon with competition win;
- Eggleston Gala picture special;
- Full what's on guide;
- Sport round-up, plus
- Gardening, motors and farming pages.

Don't forget, the paper is again available at Morrisons in Barnard Castle on Fridays!

02/07/2025

Are there any budding photographers out there who fancy taking some sport action pictures for the Teesdale Mercury? You could get your pictures in the paper and a well-deserved byline so if you would like to help out, please drop us an email: [email protected] or phone us on 01833 637140.

30/06/2025

GENERAL ADVICE for Shakespeare In Love

It is show week and what wonderous weather we are forecast.

If thou intendest to grace one of our humble performances, prithee take heed of these few advisements, that thy evening might be most wondrous and well-contented:

• Bringeth with thee folding chairs, rugs for the picnickers, or soft mats upon which to repose.

• Though the sun may shine warm and golden, when he taketh his leave and slippeth beneath the horizon, the air may turn chill — a cloak or blanket shall serve thee well.

• Some of our fair venues do offer victuals and drink for coin, yet thou may also choose to bring a supper of thine own devising, laid out in merry picnic fashion.

• Within each performance's programme lies hidden a single Golden Ticket — he who findeth it shall be rewarded with special favour, granted by the noble patrons who sponsor our show.

• Thou art welcome to take likenesses by way of the camera, ere the play or once the final bow is made — yet we beseech thee, refrain from capturing the performance itself in image or motion.

Parking of thy chariots must be done so with sensitivities afforded to other users, local residents and the rules of the road.

• And lastly, kind guests, no umbrellas, nor tents, nor great marquees may be raised, lest they offend the sightlines and spirit of the gathering.

There are still a few tickets left, available from www.castleplayers.co.uk

Tour dates:
July 1st Shakespeare In Love - Whorlton Village Green
July 2nd Shakespeare In Love - All Saints Church, Darlington
July 3rd Shakespeare In Love - Mickleton Village Green
July 4th Shakespeare In Love - TCR The Hub, Barnard Castle
July 5th Shakespeare In Love - Raby Castle


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30/06/2025

If you’re trying to contact us via phone, our lines are still down. BT are sending an engineer in the morning. Hopefully we will be up and running at some point tomorrow.

27/06/2025

Our internet and phone lines are currently down. BT are looking into it, so if you are trying to contact us, we will get back to as soon as we can. Thank you.

27/06/2025

Don't miss this week's edition which is out today!
Full Bands Day preview;
What's on guide and listings;
Classic cars at Barney School;
and The Castle Players are ready to present their new show... and a new ale!

26/06/2025

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23/06/2025

Don't miss this. Tickets available now from The Witham

Great feature in this week’s Teesdale Mercury about our show on Wednesday and other work in progress shows.

23/06/2025

In this week's issue:
- Parish councils join forces to lower speed limits
- Picture specials from Bowes Carnival and Gainfest
- New pub serves up ales you can't get anywhere else in town
- Rural lives at risk as landlines move from analogue to digital
- Full sport round-up