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Meet the man behind Silver Bridge’s painted rocks

Meet the man behind Silver Bridge’s painted rocks

ByTeesdale MercurySep 8, 2026

A gallery of painted rocks has grown up on Barnard Castle’s Silver Bridge – and the Teesdale Mercury has tracked down the man behind the colourful display.

New Barnard Castle cafe aims to spice things up

New Barnard Castle cafe aims to spice things up

ByTeesdale MercuryJul 14, 2026

A dash of Sri Lankan spice makes the newest addition to Barnard Castle’s café scene a bit different.

Geothermal could offer viable energy alternative to Hope Moor wind farm says…

Geothermal could offer viable energy alternative to Hope Moor wind farm says…

ByAndy PottsJul 12, 2026

Could geothermal power be a realistic alternative to unpopular proposals for the Hope Moor Wind Farm?

Where you can see England’s World Cup match

Where you can see England’s World Cup match

ByTeesdale MercuryJul 11, 2026

Pub and venues across the dale are reporting major turnover boosts thanks to the Football World Cup.

Barnard Castle fails to make Town of Culture shortlist

Barnard Castle fails to make Town of Culture shortlist

ByMartin PaulJul 10, 2026

Barnard Castle failed in its bid to make the shortlist of the Town of Culture competition despite a valiant effort.