Making the headlines this week:
I’m George’s Mate charity launches in parliament;
Light fantastic as Barney and Bowes turn on festive displays;
Upper Gaunless Valley gets ready for spectacular Farmer Christmas extravaganza;
Teesdale gets extra county councillor in boundary shake-up;
Apprentice Luke signs up with family butcher;
Hilarity ensues at Teesdale Players’ panto;
Gentle gardeners find new home in Startforth;
Little Loco book launch tells story of historic railway;
Celebrated botanist Dr Margaret Bradshaw stars in short documentary;
Care home adopts robotic pet companions;
Plus, readers’ letters, weekly weather prediction, puzzles, quiz and sport.
