Durham County Council is being asked to grant planning permission for the removal of ten fuel tanks at Par Petroleum, Par House, Lumley Sixth Pit, Woodstone Village, near Chester-le-Street , and the installation of four replacement tanks.

Rock night: Rock band The Paul Rodgers Storey will play at the Market Tavern, South Burns, Chester-le-Street, on Friday (December 27). The gig starts at 9pm and admission is free.

Tai Chi: A weekly class in Tai Chi aimed at beginners is held on Tuesday mornings from 19.50 to 10.50am in the Chester-le-Street Community Centre, Newcastle Bank. The cost is £2.