Making the headlines this week:
Hundreds object to £32m forest scheme;
Teesdale to lose another pub?
More parking curbs planned for Barney;
Christmas Day lunch on the menu at the hub’
Village venues get makeover while helping young people into trades
Evenwood’s Randolph Centre to look its best for 160th party;
Youngsters from Cockfield build their own kit racing car;
Business advisor Kim in line for top award;
Auction mart steps in to host storm-hit farmers’ market;
Appeal after vandals target Christmas tree;
Not the tallest, but is Woodland’s Christmas tree the highest?
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