1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (379+ words) This affects those with qualifying income of more than £50,000 on their 2024/2025 Self Assessment tax return who should have started MTD from April 6 2026. According to HMRC, taxpayers who have not already signed up will now be enrolled in stages (starting September…...

6+ day, 13+ hour ago   (484+ words) A gallery of painted rocks has grown up on Barnard Castle’s Silver Bridge – and the Teesdale Mercury has tracked down the man behind the colourful display. Pete Hughes started sharing his artwork in 2022 in Roberts Park, Saltaire, near Bradford. It…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (534+ words) The fight for 24-hour cash in Barnard Castle continues – despite news that the town’s new banking hub will not have an ATM. Durham County councillors Chris Foote-Wood and Richard Bell are joining forces to push for another cash point in…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (452+ words) From almost closing two years ago, plans are being put forward for a £200,000 upgrade for Eggleston Village Hall. An emergency meeting was called in 2024 when long serving chairman and treasurer Dave Smith died, leaving only three people on the committee....

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (311+ words) A Cockfield pub is set to reopen with a new landlord and new safety conditions after a man was seriously injured in a glass attack there. The King’s Head had its licence suspended by Durham County Council on August 1 after…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (98+ words) Teesdale Mercury A community pottery group can now reach further into rural parts of the dale thanks to funding for a new kiln. Mud And More, based in Stainton Grove Industrial Park, was started by Suzanne Thomas and Vicky Hindle…...