Making the headlines this week:
Police get powers to seize cars from Demesnes vandals;
More arrests as police crackdown on Barney shoplifters;
Gainford parish councillor announces general election candidacy;
Helpers praised after senseless yobs strike again;
Retired farmer turns 100 and attributes long life to outdoors lifestyle;
New NE Mayor will have final say on Barney bypass;
Staindrop salon gets national acclaim;
Charity ball in memory of charity fundraising veteran;
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