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Making the headlines this week…

Eight pages of new starters photos

Banking on ‘shop window’ for Barney’s ancient castle,

New owner for Teesdale Mercury after sale,

Hands-on exhibition of rarely seen artefacts at Evenwood,

Mystery surrounds old Co-op ballot box,

Permanent memorial to hero air force pilot,

Elvis leaves care home residents all shook up,

New taxi service so dogs can go walkies,

Feature on predicting the dale’s weather,

Plus readers’ letters, quiz, puzzles, full events guide, sport and much more.