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Fears over solar farm and battery storage site
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Fears over solar farm and battery storage site

ByMartin PaulMar 19, 2026

Alarm has been raised about the “countryside being ruined” as a second solar farm and battery storage site is proposed for fields near Evenwood.

Calls for 50mph limit after woman dies in A66 crash
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Calls for 50mph limit after woman dies in A66 crash

ByPhilip TallentireSep 9, 2025

A fatal crash has led to renewed calls for a 50mph speed limit on a notorious stretch of the A66.

£17m to keep County Durham moving
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£17m to keep County Durham moving

ByTeesdale MercurySep 8, 2025

Millions of pounds are being invested in helping to keep County Durham’s roads moving.

Plans for new Teesdale windfarm
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Plans for new Teesdale windfarm

ByAndy PottsSep 5, 2025

Proposals for a new wind farm have been announced in Teesdale – but local voices may go unheard as the plan is debated.

New Teesdale village hall gets go-ahead
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New Teesdale village hall gets go-ahead

ByTeesdale MercurySep 4, 2025

A new village hall in Teesdale has received the green light.

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