We're back after a week's R&R chatting to Jonathan Wallis, chairman of Barnard Castle Christmas Lights committee ahead of tis year's big switch-on.

There is also news of a high profile show coming to The Witham next year featuring Mani, the bass player with Manchester legends The Stone Roses.

Plus we look ahead to the opening off Henry's Bar at the arts centre and what's coming up in the next week or so.