The headlines in this week's paper which includes eight pages of Christmas greetings:
An 86-year-old from Cockfield and her family have thanked the heroes who saved her life when she was found face down in the snow at 1.30am during Storm Arwen.
Staindrop primary judged the second best in the North East and best in county.
Cheers as pub to reopen after two years.
We look back at the community stalwarts who pitched in during powercuts.
Clique gives out £8,500 to charities and organisations in Teesdale.
Lost Roman secrets found by A66 team.
Critical repairs to Raby Castle.
Plea for return of residential parking.
Pictures from Christmas lights switch ons and town Christingle.
A match made in heaven – £10,000 gifted after the late Anne Moss's last pack of cigarettes were auctioned.
Plus letters, two pages of what's on, puzzles, farming and local sport round-up including fears of a “free for all” after NYSD cricket clubs vote to pay all players.
