en-gb Since 1854, the Teesdale Mercury has been the voice of Teesdale, reporting local news and events to a loyal readership. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/images/teesdale-120_60.gif http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/ http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/ The search is on to find Teesdale’s sporting stars, inspirational coaches and unsung heroes. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2817.html Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:34:27 GTM Teesdale News MORE  than 1,000 people have signed  a petition objecting to plans to redevelop key parts of Barnard Castle. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2816.html Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:34:10 GTM Teesdale News A GRIEVING daughter whose mother died just six weeks ago said she is devastated after the unmarked grave was vandalised three times in one week. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2815.html Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:33:26 GTM Teesdale News THE council has been criticised after a health and safety ruling led to workers at a traditional garage wearing bright orange t-shirts. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2814.html Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:32:13 GTM Teesdale News A TEESDALE hypnotherapist who has created a free recording that erases bad feelings is helping traumatised victims of the Haiti earthquake. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2813.html Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:31:39 GTM Teesdale News FAMILIES in a Teesdale village say a £45,000 play park is too dangerous for young children to use. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2812.html Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:31:09 GTM Teesdale News A 93-year-old woman is leading the way with donations for the latest Deerbolt charity appeal. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2811.html Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:30:43 GTM Teesdale News ONE of Barnard Castle’s newest traders has proved she is part of the UK’s fashion pack after her designs were picked up by style bible Vogue. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2810.html Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:30:11 GTM Teesdale News A BITTER row between residents of a dale village and developers has taken a new twist after fresh plans were submitted. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2809.html Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:29:38 GTM Teesdale News THE widow of a man who served in the Dambusters squadron was a special guest at a ceremony that honoured airmen who died in Teesdale. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2808.html Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:29:22 GTM Teesdale News A community group is seeking the help of people in the dale as it researches the history of the Demesnes in Barnard Castle for a book about the popular beauty spot. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2807.html Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:28:57 GTM Teesdale News FARMERS and walkers are being warned to be more vigilant after a spate of incidents involving animals wandering loose on some of the dale’s busiest roads. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2806.html Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:41:22 GTM Teesdale News A GROUP of green-fingered children dressed in cagoules and wellies took the first steps towards restoring a Barnard Castle hay meadow to its former glory last week. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2805.html Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:40:55 GTM Teesdale News POLICE and councillors joined forces last week to drive home the message to residents in Teesdale to ‘lock it or lose it’. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2804.html Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:40:43 GTM Teesdale News VILLAGERS throughout the dale will be able to get their five-a-day delivered to their doors as a scheme to produce and sell locally-grown fruit and veg begins. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2803.html Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:40:18 GTM Teesdale News THE policies of local authorities have been criticised by carnival organisers who have recently announced the end of a popular Teesdale event. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2802.html Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:39:57 GTM Teesdale News TWO markets have come under fire after turning away local traders in favour of stallholders who come from outside of Teesdale. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2801.html Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:39:35 GTM Teesdale News Tens of thousands of pages from almost 100 years of the Teesdale Mercury will soon go online – offering a unique source of information for students, teachers, local historians and family history researchers. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2800.html Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:38:59 GTM Teesdale News SENIOR councillors will assess how Durham County Council coped with last winter’s severe weather. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2799.html Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:38:33 GTM Teesdale News FIVE generations of the same family were together for the first time as a dale village’s oldest woman celebrated the birth of her first great great granddaughter. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2798.html Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:37:42 GTM Teesdale News Antiques expert David Harper headed back to the dale to film scenes for his new TV show last week. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2797.html Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:37:26 GTM Teesdale News MOVING tributes have been paid to a fun-loving and popular Barnard Castle man who was tragically killed in a road crash. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2796.html Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:56:01 GTM Teesdale News UPPER Teesdale was in the national TV spotlight at the weekend as Prince Charles launched a massive fund to help struggling farmers in upland areas. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2795.html Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:55:38 GTM Teesdale News A PET dog has been reunited with his owners after being found more than 100 miles away from home nearly six months after he went missing. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2794.html Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:55:23 GTM Teesdale News HISTORIANS and academics have urged the council to reject plans for a £6m revamp of The Witham Hall, in Barnard Castle. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2792.html Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:54:28 GTM Teesdale News AN explorer from Barnard Castle will attempt to be the first person to walk to the South Pole using only renewable energy – his “hardest” challenge yet. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2791.html Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:53:55 GTM Teesdale News A CHURCH in Teesdale has been highlighted as an example of how a historic building can be rescued by the community. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2790.html Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:53:36 GTM Teesdale News ONLY two weeks after a watchdog called for more support for hill farmers, the Government has axed the organisation. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2789.html Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:53:15 GTM Teesdale News SEVEN voluntary and community groups have been handed a cash windfall in the first round of awards from a new funding pot. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2788.html Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:52:39 GTM Teesdale News TEESDALE’S biggest employer has responded to allegations that it is employing more temporary staff so it can avoid redundancy payouts. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2787.html Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:52:01 GTM Teesdale News THE landlords of a Teesdale pub say the business is likely to close unless controversial plans for a caravan site are approved. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2786.html Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:51:36 GTM Teesdale News . http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2783.html Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:26:00 GTM Teesdale News Detailed plans for the £6m redevelopment of The Witham are now being considered by council officials. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2781.html Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:51:40 GTM Teesdale News A WOMAN whose brother was killed by a drink-driver says she is “in shock” after hearing the man was three times over the legal alcohol limit. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2780.html Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:50:53 GTM Teesdale News LACK of help from members of the community and too much red tape are being blamed for the closure of one of Teesdale’s most popular carnivals. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2779.html Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:50:33 GTM Teesdale News ANGRY residents have launched a petition against Barnard Castle Vision, an organisation set up to improve the town. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2778.html Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:50:14 GTM Teesdale News RESIDENTS living near the Demesnes in Barnard Castle could soon have their peace restored after police issued a warning to young drivers. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2777.html Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:49:48 GTM Teesdale News Free specialist advice is now available across Teesdale to support local residents, businesses and the rural economy. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2776.html Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:49:16 GTM Teesdale News DALE residents who paid £1 for a building so they could create a community centre are proving an inspiration for people in Wales. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2775.html Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:48:54 GTM Teesdale News THEY’VE been the sound of upper Teesdale for generations, but Middleton and Teesdale Silver Band faced an uncertain future last year because of a shortage of funds. http://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/teesdale-news/story,2774.html Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:48:03 GTM Teesdale News