Making the headlines this week:
A proposal for a 26-hectare solar farm on the outskirts of Barnard Castle to help power GSK is being recommended for approval
Tax payers in Barnard Castle are expected to be charged more than £200,000 to cover the costs of the town council in the next financial year
Brilliant Gainford Beavers Charlotte and Jessica Edwards and super Barnard Castle Cubs have been celebrating awards success
Startforth has become the latest village in the dale to have a request for a pedestrian crossing on a busy main road turned down
The installation of solar panels at Butterknowle Village Hall has helped to slash energy costs
For this week’s feature, we look at how officials at The Bowes Museum are looking to the long term to secure the venue’s future
MP Sam Rushworth looks forward to a busy 2025 in his first column of the new year
In sport, Barnard Castle FC are on the look-out for new sponsors to help cover an anticipated hike in running costs
This week’s What’s On discovers the tribute bands heading to the dale and Vampire Rock onstage at Darlington
In farming news, meet the Dales Pony enthusiast who is following in her dad’s footsteps – and reaping the benefits
Plus, readers’ letters, family notices, this week’s events guide, mart prices, Remember When and much more.
All in this week’s Mercury, which is out today.
