This week's Teesdale Mercury - anger over downsizing of Richardson Hospital in Barnard Castle.

This week’s Teesdale Mercury is in the shops and here’s what’s making the news: 

Staff speak out over plans to downsize Richardson Hospital in Barnard Castle, making it a third of its former size.

Fund helps Thomas Brown’s memory live on.

The sun shines on Staindrop’s big day – three pages of photos.

The Witham misses out on significant grant.

Calls for HGV permit scheme in Barnard Castle.

Montalbo school – school play photo.

Mum’s awareness plea after pregnancy ordeal.

Campaign for dale to do its bit to raise money for scanners.

Barney – it’s a ‘nightmare’ for people with mobility issues.

Rare WW2 film discovered from dale shows ‘attack’ on Whorlton bridge.

Barney cricketer makes history.

Castle Players review and photos.

Plus letters, what’s on, farming, marts, business and jobs, Remember When and three pages of sport.