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In this week’s paper….

Examiners ask probing questions of Highways England over A66 upgrade

Teesdale lights up as festive displays are switched on

Lights, camera, action as celebrity antiques expert films online show at historic Blagraves

Fundraising group dishes out cash to good causes

It is murder he wrote as award-winning journalist pens a crime novel

Young musicians show off skills in Rotary competition

Church inspectors put Evenwood Primary in country’s top five per cent

And readers’ letters, this week’s weather, puzzles, a comprehensive festive events guide, a round-up of the weekend’s sport and much more