The is week’s paper is out now”¦

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.