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Just how important are these final days before Christmas for our local shops? The festive shopping period can make or break independent shops so we’re speaking to those who are feeling the pressure less than a fortnight before Christmas.

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The final report from Jonathan Swingler who’s been in Afghanistan all week for ´óÏó´«Ã½ Tees Breakfast. Today he speaks to a local man who works with Afghan interpreters.

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As councils make cut backs – with the loss of libraries, public art and cultural events, will we still feel civic pride in the future.