en-gb The Wear Valley Mercury is the local newspaper for the Wear Valley district of County Durham. It serves Crook, Willington, Tow Law, West Auckland, Weardale and the surrounding areas. http://www.wearvalleymercury.co.uk/images/wear-valley-120_60.gif http://www.wearvalleymercury.co.uk/ http://www.wearvalleymercury.co.uk/ Working at The Wear Valley Mercury was seldom glamorous, but in the cramped little office in Crook's Hope Street there has always been honest hard work, comradeship, fun and a genuine dedication to the communities we served. http://www.wearvalleymercury.co.uk/wear-valley-news/story,2276.html Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:09:00 GMT Wear Valley News A FIGHT to save Glenholme Leisure Centre in Crook received a devastating blow this week when Durham County Council's cabinet voted in favour of its closure. http://www.wearvalleymercury.co.uk/wear-valley-news/story,2275.html Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:31:30 BST Wear Valley News Durham County Council's cabinet committee has this morning Wednesday, July 13, voted to close Glenholme Leisure Centre in Crook The centre was one of six in the county facing closure as the council cuts £3. http://www.wearvalleymercury.co.uk/wear-valley-news/story,2274.html Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:58:21 BST Wear Valley News DISUSED community buildings could be brought back to life if a local martial arts expert gets his way. http://www.wearvalleymercury.co.uk/wear-valley-news/story,2273.html Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:33:10 BST Wear Valley News SWIMMING pool provision in Wear Valley could come under pressure if cabinet members press ahead with a proposal to close Glenholme Leisure Centre in Crook, reports suggest. http://www.wearvalleymercury.co.uk/wear-valley-news/story,2272.html Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:31:52 BST Wear Valley News FULL REPORT IN YOUR WEAR VALLEY MERCURY OUT NOW Durham County Council has denied that it has already decided to sell off land made available by the demolition of Glenholme Leisure Complex in Crook. http://www.wearvalleymercury.co.uk/wear-valley-news/story,2271.html Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:28:21 BST Wear Valley News A COMMUNITY group fighting to save Crook's threatened leisure centre believes closure is inevitable. http://www.wearvalleymercury.co.uk/wear-valley-news/story,2270.html Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:20:41 BST Wear Valley News A CROOK couple plagued by poor television reception are frustrated at Durham County Council's “unwillingness” to help. http://www.wearvalleymercury.co.uk/wear-valley-news/story,2269.html Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:18:45 BST Wear Valley News HEALTH bosses have raised concerns over the temporary closure of Bishop Auckland Hospital's Maternity Unit. http://www.wearvalleymercury.co.uk/wear-valley-news/story,2268.html Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:16:29 BST Wear Valley News A MEMORIAL bench has been placed at the entrance of a Bishop Auckland school as a lasting tribute to two ex-pupils who died recently. http://www.wearvalleymercury.co.uk/wear-valley-news/story,2267.html Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:15:03 BST Wear Valley News  DIE-HARD Chuckle Brothers fan and his wife have become local celebrities after appearing on a prime time television show. http://www.wearvalleymercury.co.uk/wear-valley-news/story,2266.html Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:13:35 BST Wear Valley News MENTAL health will be the hot topic in Willington next week as part of a community project to unite and improve the town. http://www.wearvalleymercury.co.uk/wear-valley-news/story,2265.html Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:12:05 BST Wear Valley News DURHAM County Council has reassured Crook families they will still receive important services, despite missing out on a new children's hub. http://www.wearvalleymercury.co.uk/wear-valley-news/story,2264.html Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:10:34 BST Wear Valley News A DEVOTED granddaughter has raised more than £1,200 for the British Lung Foundation after hosting a party in memory of her granddad. http://www.wearvalleymercury.co.uk/wear-valley-news/story,2263.html Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:08:58 BST Wear Valley News MONKEYS, dogs, pigeons and chickens are among the hundreds of animals stolen from South Durham in the last five years. http://www.wearvalleymercury.co.uk/wear-valley-news/story,2262.html Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:07:04 BST Wear Valley News DISGRUNTLED residents of a largely elderly Crook enclave fear plans to revamp a disused common room will cause “chaos and misery. http://www.wearvalleymercury.co.uk/wear-valley-news/story,2261.html Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:05:53 BST Wear Valley News A SHORTAGE of midwives has forced Bishop Auckland Hospital to close its maternity unit for two months. http://www.wearvalleymercury.co.uk/wear-valley-news/story,2260.html Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:04:01 BST Wear Valley News TRIBUTES have been paid to an Upper Weardale resident who died this month after 40 years at the heart of community life. http://www.wearvalleymercury.co.uk/wear-valley-news/story,2259.html Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:01:34 BST Wear Valley News OBJECTORS who fought plans to create a coal depot in Wolsingham are furious this week and have accused the rail operator of flouting planning conditions. http://www.wearvalleymercury.co.uk/wear-valley-news/story,2258.html Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:59:34 BST Wear Valley News A DALE'S football team has made its debut in Europe. http://www.wearvalleymercury.co.uk/wear-valley-news/story,2257.html Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:57:30 BST Wear Valley News WHEN a cash-strapped Durham County Council announced it was considering closing six leisure centres, the news prompted widespread protests. http://www.wearvalleymercury.co.uk/wear-valley-news/story,2256.html Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:55:56 BST Wear Valley News THE Dales only heated outdoor swimming pool is looking ship shape for summer thanks to a major funding boost. http://www.wearvalleymercury.co.uk/wear-valley-news/story,2255.html Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:53:30 BST Wear Valley News A WEAR Valley football club desperately needs more sponsors after losing a £5,000 deal with a local company. http://www.wearvalleymercury.co.uk/wear-valley-news/story,2254.html Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:48:43 BST Wear Valley News A STANHOPE pubs attempts to drum up trade have been thwarted by planners who took umbrage at signs advertising cheap beer. http://www.wearvalleymercury.co.uk/wear-valley-news/story,2253.html Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:46:18 BST Wear Valley News