DURHAM County Council has granted Paula Atkinson planning permission to demolish The Masons Arms, in West Rainton, near Durham City, and build five houses on the site.
WITNESS APPEAL: Police have appealed for witnesses following a burglary at a house in Station Road, Easington Colliery, between 11am and 11pm yesterday (Thursday, December 26). Anyone with information should contact the police on 101 and quote reference EF1301983.
CASTLE CLOSED: Durham Castle will be closed to the general public until Thursday, January 2, when guided tours will resume.
SPACE AGE: Children are invited to design their own spaceships at Durham University’s Palace Green Library as part of the ongoing Robots exhibition on January 4 and 5, from 1pm to 3pm. For more information, email: pg.library@durham.ac.uk
NEW FRONT: Durham County Council has granted planning permission for a new shop front and ATM at 3 Cowley Street, Shotton Colliery, near Peterlee.
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