POLICE APPEAL: Witnesses are being sought after thieves stole four wheel trims from a Vauxhall car parked on Sunnydale, in Shildon. The theft took place between 5pm and 8pm on Monday, March 3. Anyone with details on the theft should call Shildon police on 101.

BUS SHELTER: Shildon Town Council supports plans to erect a metal and glass bus shelter on Spout Lane, in the town. The scheme would see Durham County Council locate the new shelter to replace the current stone one.