What's making the news in this week's Teesdale Mercury

This week’s Teesdale Mercury is out today and includes a 16-page rural life supplement.

Here are some of the stories making the pages this week:

Reaction after Oftsed says Staindrop Academy is a ‘coasting’ school.

Success for dale farmers at the Great Yorkshire Show.

MP accuses health bosses of being dishonest over Richardson Hospital.

Charity stalwart Brenda Thwaites picks up a top award.

Shops call for action before ‘more flooding’.

Objections to pig fattening unit.

Ernie, 70, gets one over a callous thief.

Family’s 999 thanks after farm accident.

Teen overcomes the odds to win a place at a top vet college.

Footballers to scale the heights for mental health charity.

Photos from Butterknowle and Woodland school’s brass band day.

Police monitor road in Ramshaw after a child was hit.

Resident in Cockfield vows to flout new parking rules outside his home.

‘World cup’ for primary schools – picture special packed with team photos from Teesdale.

Plus letters, community news, what’s on, Remember When and three pages of sport.