5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (484+ words) 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. Pete Hughes started sharing his artwork in 2022 in Roberts Park, Saltaire, near Bradford. It…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (949+ words) Her life story has been billed as ‘from the coal-house to the White House’, but Fiona Hill remains close to her County Durham roots. She told Andy Potts about work experience at the Mercury, and why she sees strength in…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1612+ words) We’ve put together a list of events happening across the region to help you plan your next days and nights out over the autumn. From exhibitions and talks, gigs and shows to children’s events and stand-up comedy, we’ve got you…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago   (568+ words) Pub and venues across the dale are reporting major turnover boosts thanks to the Football World Cup. Not only are more people coming out, but they are also spending more. Middleton-in-Teesdale Sports and Social Club’s Raise the Roof fund for…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (305+ words) Fitzhugh Library’s latest exhibition delves into “The Magic Of Maps”. People are being given a glimpse into the archives’ extensive collection of maps, some of which date back to the 18th century and show how much places have changed. “The idea…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (202+ words) COMEDY fans who missed out on tickets to Alan Carr’s sell-out shows in the region next year can get a sneak peek of his new material right here in Barnard Castle. Carr is testing material for his 2027 Have I Said…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (295+ words) Midsomer Murders’ very first story – The Killing at Badger’s Drift, originally seen on television in 1997 – has been brought to the stage in this new adaptation. The play introduces audiences to the seemingly quiet village of Badger’s Drift, where beneath its…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (315+ words) Glorious! tells the true story of the flamboyant American socialite Florence Foster Jenkins, portrayed by Wendi Peters, dubbed “the worst singer in the world”. Despite her lack of musical ability, Florence is completely devoted to her passion for singing and…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (218+ words) A popular exotic animals experience is returning to TCR Hub in Barnard Castle, next month. Two previous sessions with Leon’s Exotics sold out at the venue. The next session takes place on Friday, April 10, between 11am and noon. A spokesman for…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (626+ words) Storytelling could be at the heart of Barnard Castle’s potential bid to become Town of Culture 2028. The town stands to win between £60,000 and £3 million for events and activities in 2028 if it enters the Department of Media, Culture and Sport competition....