Bovine TB outbreak, firecrews tell of efforts to save flat and tributes to a true daleswoman

This week’s Teesdale Mercury leads on an outbreak of bovine TB and advice to local farmers.

Here are a few of the other headlines – firefighters tell of battle against flats fire with dramatic photos sent in by readers who watched the drama unfold.

Historians will unite to write the story of Teesdale.

General election – the reaction.

New parking charges in upper Teesdale.

‘Worry and stress over’ for residents as Hutton Magna slurry plan is thrown out.

Tributes to an oracle of local history and dialect.

Charlotte rides into the Horse of the Year show.

The Bowes Museum – here’s to another 125 years.

We’ve also go picture spreads from Bowes carnival, the Big Sing at St Mary’s Church, and Evenwood school fun run (see next week for Eggleston carnival).

Farming – NSA North Sheep report and photos.

Sport – all the grassroots action including a special report on Steven Hutchinson’s success in the one-armed world golf championships.

Plus letters, community news, property, what’s on, classifieds, personal announcements and more besides.