This week's Teesdale Mercury – an inspirational toddler helps others, shock after jet's near miss with paraglider... and complaints about travellers using land next to businesses as an 'open toilet'

Here's a peek inside this week's Teesdale Mercury, which is out today and includes picture spreads on Newsham and Mickleton carnivals.


A family's hope: Gainford toddler Ryan helps health experts gain a vital understanding of his rare illnes so they can help others.

Upset as businesses find an area near their units has been used as an “open toilet” during the traveller season.

Military jets in 'near miss' with paraglider.

Popular crafter dies just days after diagnosis.

George Jameson: A leading light in the community remembered.

Town loos left in a squalid state on Barney's busiest weekend.

Council probe into flytipping at St Peter's in Gainford.

Clique charity dreams up a real knock-out idea.

'New quad hub is the future of 999 services in rural areas'. That's the verdict weeks after Barnard Castle's hub was opened.

Sport: Honour in defeat for Barney CC and all the news from other local teams and clubs.

General election candidates put their case forward.

Business and jobs: A familiar face has taken over a popular village pub – and a cracking deal for Teesdale pet food firm.

Pictures and results from Stainmore Sheep Show.

Plus letters, community news, what's on, and much more.