I'll do it for you 'Eggz' – cousin plans to swim the English Channel in memory of popular Teesdale man. This week's TM is in the shops

This week’s TM is out in the shops and here’s what’s making the newspaper. 

Channel swim in memory of Andrew ‘Eggz’ Clement.

Horse riders object to farm shop expansion because of camel pen obstructing the bridleway.

Developer’s latest plan a step too far for residents in Startforth.

‘Ice road’ fits council’s own criteria for gritting – claim.

Post office reopens in cafe as service returns to village.

£30,000 JCB stolen.

Villagers at the end of their tether over A66 junction dubbed England’s ‘worst’.

Concerns over impact of turbines on Egglestone Abbey.

Staff praised for care home improvements.

Decision on plans for Milbank Arms, in Barningham.

Former clothes shop in Barney may now be a cafe.

Hundreds of coats donated to the homeless following shop appeal.

Landlord rejects claims about sale of Whorlton pub.

Natwest criticised over its ‘replacement’ services.

Shake-up in subsidy payment to hill farms.

Plus letters, what’s on, community news, motors, personal announcements, classifieds, services and sport.