Making the headlines this week:

In this week’s paper…

Barney Christmas lights group lands funding to save seasonal display.

Silver Swan continues to perform despite being in pieces.

Parking permit scheme abandoned for lack of support.

Thieves ‘clean out’ community composting group.

Public consultation on A66 proposals branded as flawed.

Rotary to plant trees of remembrance for Covid victims.

Project will make Woodland School the greenest in the county.

Lunch club’s special effort for Dougie’s 101th birthday after missing his centenary due to lockdown.

Plus two pages of up-coming events, Bob Garton’s quiz, community and farming news and sport.