Teesdale Mercury

THIS week’s 72-page Teesdale Mercury is packed with news and features, and it's out now. The edition comes with a 20-page rural life supplement with a special feature on the grouse shooting debate. Also included in the supplement is a picture spread from Raby Ride, as well as all the usuals and a look at the future of the children of farmers. Where do they see their futures?

Here are some of the headlines making the rest of the paper.

Family call from action on mental health after son takes his own life.

In my life – retired vet Neville Turner launches his autobiography.

Dispute over opening hours blamed for closure of cafe in Gainford.

Mother fears for safety of teen son with special needs because of shake-up in school transport.

Song for Finley – pupils record charity track.

Scarth Hall’s new series of events kicks off with a folk legend.

Bonfire nights in Teesdale – preview.

Vandals attack play area for a second time in Gainford.

Interview with Anne Fine about her latest book.

Halloween picture spread.

Kirsty Brien completes mountain challenge for a cause close to her heart.

Concerns over decline in dental services at Richardson Community Hospital.

Brass trail in Barney – a wise move or waste of cash?

OAP left terrified by ‘HMRC’ scammers.

A1 builders make up for HGV re-route woes in Barney.

Schools’ poppy poems remember the fallen.

DLI Club’s £4k boost for charity.

Exhibition a fitting tribute to one of dale’s revered residents… William Hutchinson.

Plus letters, community news, business, what’s on including a special preview on Teesdale Players, and a packed sport section with an article on Barney Cricket Club’s new clubhouse, a football round-up and more.