Teesdale Mercury

28/11/2025

…and here’s the countdown!

28/11/2025

There was a great turnout tonight for the Christmas lights switch-on. Well done to all the organisers involved.

28/11/2025

In this week’s edition, along with all the usual local news and events, we’ve increased the type size of the body copy in the paper. After our recent survey and the feedback we received over the last few months, it was clear this was a key area where we could improve. We hope the change is to your liking.

In the paper:
- Teesdale Cancer Research UK hand over a huge £90,000 to scientists to help combat the disease
- Barnard Castle C C presentation night picture special
- First class 'taches as posties deliver for Movember
- Phoenix Day Care Services celebrate their 10th birthday
- Marshall's cafe on its bid to forge community links
- Ex-Barney schoolboy actor is enjoying the limelight in the Thursday Murder Club on Netflix
- Teesdale superfast broadband project finishes
- The Bowes Museum Silver Swan has a spruce up
- Plus puzzles, farming, more local news and sport

26/11/2025

This looks taste-tastic... tickets still available, follow the link
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/christmas-pop-up-charity-restaurant-tickets-1966781156383

🗓️ A reminder that tickets are now available for our charity Christmas restaurant, which will be taking place on Thursday 4th December this year. Tickets can be booked here: https://loom.ly/22ZqvSU

We look forward to seeing you there! 👀🎄

26/11/2025

Just a reminder that TONIGHT is the first of the Late Night Shopping events in Barney. There are over 30 shops, cafes, bars and pubs staying open into the evening, from Galgate, all the way down Horsemarket, Market Place and The Bank. And of course, the town is entirely free parking after 6pm, with no restrictions. (But frankly, after 5, nobody’s usually checking!)

As well as the Chocolate Fayre, you can enjoy warm hospitality and more gift inspiration from Brookes Tailors Ltd,Clarendon's of Barnard Castle, NoonLiving, Claire International, Antique Pine, Moments CaféThe Artisan CornerCoIndigo shoe shope The Pear Tree TAndalucia Deli & Coffee Shope Shoprystals, Nobia & Sons& Ingnet AntiquestiMarket Cross Jewellers Barnard CastleCastlego shoe shNichehNOliviers FurnitureniHalls BakeryBakeryhop, With Star Flowerslowersbia & Sons, Ingnet Antiques, Market Cross Jewellers Barnard CThe Lamb’s Lobes LobeNiche, OVintage Essencessencells Bakery, Daisy Clover, Star Flowers, Creme de la Crust, Teesdale Toys, Embleton Interiors, Marshalls, The Lamb’s Lobe, Wild Daisy, Vintage Essence.

We’re really looking forward to welcoming you all later. We will all also be opBarnard Castle Christmas LightsLightsvening on Wednesday 10th December, plus a lot of the businesses will be open later this Friday (28th November) in support of the Barnard Castle Christmas Lights grand switch on!

Finally, a huge thanks to Ellen and Fiona at Brookes, and Clare at Clarendons for bringing everyone together and organising these evenings. No small task!

21/11/2025

In this week's edition:
- Town mayor condemns plans to increase parking charges
- Barney set to sparkle for Christmas lights switch-on
- Go back in time for Christmas at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
- Views on wind farm plans wanted
- Fitness classes raises cash for care homes
- Whorlton Bridge meeting date confirmed
- Randolph Community Centre may have to shut
due to huge funding cut
- King’s Award for Teesdale's fell rescue team
- The Witham's new bar opens
- Barnard Castle C C Juniors awards picture special
- Plus puzzles, farming, more local news and sport

14/11/2025

In this week's edition:
- Eight-page picture supplement from Remembrance Day
- Picture special of DJ Sara Cox running through Teesdale for Children In Need
- Bumper crowd sees bonfire night break records
- Megan’s patter earns her top bid for auctioneering award
- The Witham to unveil new-look beer and cocktail ‘dispensary’
- New homes plan for rundown buildings in Mickleton
- Project Pipeline completes first phase of replacing 100-year-old water mains
- The Bowes Museum reveal trio of new exhibitions
- Plus puzzles, farming, remember when, more local news, gardening and sport

07/11/2025

In this week's edition:
- Update on plans to connect town's fortress to the high street.
- Historic hotel up for auction.
- Tan Hill Inn landladies swap tales from behind the bar.
- We pay tribute to three airmen who made the ultimate sacrifice.
- Picture special from charity night with boxing legend Frank Bruno.
- Barney Youth FC celebrate FA promotion.
- Plus quiz page, what's on, farming, motors, sports and more local news.

Don't forget to fill in our survey. It only takes a few minutes to complete, and your responses will remain completely confidential.
https://teesdalemercury.co.uk/news/readers-survey/

30/10/2025

In this week's edition (Oct 31):
- High street boost for Barney with new activities, events and exhibitions
- Town set to toast new wine bar
- Parking chaos at farmers' market a 'one-off'
- Kyle Travel Worldchoice - Barnard Castle fetch cash boost for Guide Dogs UK
- The Witham prepares for new bar opening
- Extended festive shopping nights round-up
- Knitters pride in remembrance display
- Supercar spectacle hits town
- Review of The Castle Players play The Crucible
- Plus quiz page, what's on, Remember When, farming, sports and more local news

30/10/2025

Your voice matters: Tell us how we can make the Teesdale Mercury better. We’re always looking for ways to improve our coverage and better serve our readers across Teesdale. The survey only takes a few minutes to complete, and your responses will remain completely confidential.

Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts so we can improve the Teesdale Mercury.

27/10/2025

Your voice matters: Tell us how we can make the Teesdale Mercury better. We’re always looking for ways to improve our coverage and better serve our readers across Teesdale. The survey only takes a few minutes to complete, and your responses will remain completely confidential.
https://teesdalemercury.co.uk/news/readers-survey/

24/10/2025

In this week's edition:
- Two woman admit to causing unnecessary suffering to 22 horses and 19 dogs
- GSK reassure staff following redundancies
- Parish council back barrier plan to stop travellers setting up camp
- Late-night shopping in Barney to return in run-up to Christmas
- Bar claims 'malicious hoax' after alleged attack
- Barney Meet appeal for volunteers
- Baseball... in Teesdale!
- Babul’s on their winning year
- Plus quiz page, what's on, motors, sports and more local news