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Tuesday, 29 November 2016

This week's Teesdale Mercury

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Unknown
The Teesdale Mercury is out in the shops and this week it has a distinctly Christmassy feel, thanks to two lovely photos from lights switch-on events.

This week includes a free 16-page rural life supplement with a special feature on ‘sheepdogs – a farmer’s best friend’ and fears about a ‘bleak Christmas in the uplands’ due to subsidy payment errors.

Here are a few of the headlines in the main paper:

Publican’s row with real ale group follows plans to downside his 200-year-old pub.

Stars so bright – festive switch-on photos from Middleton and Barnard Castle, with a preview of Barney’s big event on Friday.

A grandstand view of D-Day – veteran tells his story.

Historic child sex offences allegation – report from crown court trial.

Cancer fundraisers bring home £65,000 in bid to find a cure.

Government told to ‘crack on’ with dualling of A66.

Seven Barney teaching assistants will lose £21,000 pay through cuts.

Tributes to a stalwart of Teesdale pub domino league.

Panto pictures from Staindrop beavers, guides and brownies.

Couple bid to retain ‘best holiday cottage’ accolade.

Tributes to dalesman, farmer and friend to many – John Alan Scott.

Mediator called to settle row about youths on Demesnes.

Housing plan would ruin Ovington, say angry residents.

Dental cutbacks – chiefs to be quizzed.

Proposal to split villages from rest of Teesdale.

Sport round up including a bid to bring in qualified umpires into village cricket.

Plus what’s on guide, community news, and Remember When.
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