Woof justice, new starters picture pullout and a family's heartfelt campaign to save lives – this week's Teesdale Mercury

This week’s Teesdale Mercury is out now and this week includes our annual 12-page pullout packed with new school starters photos – one to treasure for families for years to come.

Here are a few of the headlines in the main paper:

Family of Thomas Brown campaign for increased track safety after his tragic death.

Ewe must be joking – meet the autumn lamb that’s made a shock entrance at one dale farm.

Woof justice: There’s uproar at a retirement complex after the manager’s dog was banned.

Police take flak over their response to crimes in the upper dale.

Major changes at one of the region’s quirkiest pubs.

Too noisy – proposal for housing development rejected.

There’s significant interest in the farm of a rustler who betrayed Teesdale.

Alan clocks up 2,400 miles – in a hearse.

Bright Woods Forest School – special feature.

Anger over bus timetable changes.

Mary, 74, to abseil down 115ft viaduct.

Pictures and results from Langdon Beck Show.

Take MP’s bypass petition with a pinch of salt, say residents.

Village hits gold for bloom contest.

Plus letters, community news, farming, what’s on and four pages of sport.