In this week's bumper 64-page Teesdale Mercury

One final attempt is going to be made to tackle problems caused by a gang of youths in Evenwood before police take a harder line

County officials are being urged to dig up the verge of a busy bypass in order to stop travellers setting up illegal camp sites

Meet the Barnard Castle singer-songwriter who releases a new single this week

BBC's Countryfile has been visiting the dale again, with presenter Ellie Harrison taking the plunge at Low Force

Tributes have been paid to Parkin Raine, who amassed an unparalleled pictorial record of Teesdale life

A host of free activities is being lined up for Barnard Castle Meet this year

We've a bumper six-page What's on section including the events guide and a free scone offer at The Witham's Dispensary Cafe

 In sport, we've a full preview of the new cricket season plus a report and pictures from the awards night of the Barnard Castle 5s&3s League

Also included with this week's paper is our monthly Farm and Country supplement which includes a special feature on what the future holds for the dale's hills

All this plus family notices, jobs and business, letters, opinion, Remember When, all your community news and much more.

Only in this week's paper which is now on the shelves