MP blasts gun club funding... and a Jedi school for children – this week's Teesdale Mercury

This week’s Teesdale Mercury is out now and comes with a 20-page rural life and farming pullout. In other news…

MP blasts gun club funding and takes aim at councillors for providing the grant, but will her complaint backfire?
‘Bellyachers’ urged to help tackle speeding.
The force awakens at Green Lane School – picture of Jedi school.
Hundreds of trees dumped following dispute over pay.
Bungalows planned for Middleton-in-Teesdale.
Residents in the upper dale unite for better internet.
‘I’m going home for my tea…’ The excuses told to police by people who illegally park on zig-zags.
NHS labeled ‘cavalier’ over dentistry cutbacks.
Community ventures face 40 per cent cut to their tax break.
Yob fear halts plans to give West Auckland park a makeover.
From taxidermy to the digital realm – one woman’s diverse career path.
Calls for Teesdale sheep rustlers to both pay up as their jail release date approaches.
New boss at Raby Estate.
Town firm S&A helps revitalise farm college.
Gundog trainer – special feature.
Katie follows in her late mum’s footsteps by forming town choir.
From looking after dogs to caring for bearded dragons – the growing band of animal minders.
Tributes to Evenwood community stalwart Raymond Gibson.
Castle Players winter show review and photos.

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