This week's TM is out today

This week’s Teesdale Mercury is out now and the front page leads with news that little Ryan Chidzey, of Gainford, is to take part in a clinical trial to help find a cure for his rare illness. 

Here are some of the other headlines…

Counting the cost of flooding in upper Teesdale.

Hard work pays off for boxing club – we find out how members are packing a punch.

Military academy to be launched at Deerbolt prison.

Police to recruit unpaid volunteers to patrol dale.

MP presents bypass petition to parliament.

Barney households must each pay £100 to fund town council.

House builder must fund school expansion, council says.

Truce called as villagers plan a makeover for sports ground.

Ex-publican acting up as his career moves on.

Chef cooks up tasty sideline as an artist.

Money raised after tragedy abroad goes to good causes.

Volunteer scheme to carry out environmental improvements at Deepdale Woods.

Plus… four pages of what’s on, sport, classified, marts, community news, motors, Remember When and more.