This week’s Teesdale Mercury leads on the “devastating” news that 200 jobs could be lost from Glaxo in Barnard Castle, as well as the inquest into rider Thomas Brown's death and his family’s track safety campaign.
Also making the news:
What now for the former Bede Kirk police station? A public consultation is launched.
Animals seized from property by RSPCA in Evenwood.
Barney shop owner calls for CCTV after £20,000 of stock is stolen.
If you think Barnard Castle’s swimming pool is in a bad state of repair, you should see Bishop Auckland’s – so says council chief – but there’s potential for a big investment.
Fears of future cuts to dale bus services.
Rider says thanks after fall in Hamsterley.
Village parking row in Middleton-in-Teesdale has ‘gone too far’.
Discovery of ancient building puzzles in archaeologists.
Artist reveals a whistle-stop tour of North East heritage.
National recognition for charity.
A&E at Darlington Hospital may be ‘saved’ but the ‘devil is in the detail’.
Remembering Ken Fairless – a leading light of Teesdale history.
Mini Meghan and Harry go down the aisle – photos from royal wedding celebrations at schools in Teesdale.
Just months to use up EU cash dedicated to dale before Brexit.
Cllr Sandra Moorhouse is town mayor again.
Giles Brandreth writes about the wonders of The Witham.
Greyhounds to lead from the front for big walk.
£700,000 grant to make the most of dale’s railway heritage.
What’s happened to the wild brown trout?
SPORT – Evenwood’s season ends with a whimper; Two out of two sees Barney CC rise to second place; Evenwood CC go top (pictures); Raby and Barningham keep pressure on league leaders; Hole in one for Doug; Raby Races (pictures); Twickenham honour for Barnard Castle RUFC trio; and photos from All Stars junior cricket.
Plus letters, community news, puzzles, four pages of what’s on, marts and farms, property, classifieds, personal notices, motors and home services.
