Making the headlines this week

In this week’s newspaper:

Eight pages of stunning children’s nativity pictures

Celebration as The Bowes Museum’s Silver Swan repairs go like clockwork

Janet the donkey brings delight to children’s dress rehearsal

The Witham opens new venue for emerging artists

Cotherstone chapel project wins match funding

Rejuvenated Christmas lights committee brings joy to Cockfield

We look back on how a quick-thinking RAF pilot gave up his life to save others 25 years ago

Young singer wins solo performance at the Glasshouse, in Gateshead

RABI’s big breakfast raises thousands for struggling farmers

Barney FC end year on a high note with victory over Belmont

Plus a bumper Christmas quiz, puzzles, readers’ letters and much more