Councillors to vote on plans

10:48am Thursday 28th August 2008

A SHOPPING and housing development that will transform the north end of Bishop Auckland town centre goes before planners this week.

	Gymnasts launch run-up to 2012 Games
	10:54am Thu 28 Aug 08
	AS the Olympic Games in China came to a close on Sunday a ceremony was organised by Sedgefield Borough Council to launch a four year run-in to the London Games.

Halifax to close 53 estate agents branches

10:48am Thursday 28th August 2008

SIGNS that the housing market slump is gathering pace became clearer last week when Halifax announced it is closing 53 of its estate agents.

	Call to voice fears over NHS plans
	11:01am Thu 28 Aug 08
	A COUNCILLOR fighting cutbacks at his local hospital is urging residents to voice their feelings to an NHS trust board meeting.

	Sir Bobby crown’s Vera’s day
	10:59am Thu 28 Aug 08
	A LIFE-LONG Newcastle United fan became Sir Bobby's girl on her 100th birthday last week.

Builder wins homes appeal

12:02pm Thursday 21st August 2008

A DISTRICT with a shortage of industrial land is losing more factory space to housing after a builder won a planning appeal.

	University wish granted
	12:03pm Thu 21 Aug 08
	AN art student at Bishop Auckland College is fulfilling her dream by winning a university place ten years after she arrived in England from Latvia.

Banners reflect railway museum’s Oriental theme

12:03pm Thursday 21st August 2008

LOCOMOTION: the National Railway Museum at Shildon, begins a Chinese and Oriental programme this week.

	Shop owner leaves his mark
	12:05pm Thu 21 Aug 08
	A BISHOP Auckland businessman opted for a quick change when he wanted to leave his mark on a new paving scheme.

	Laurel’s statue finally takes up residence
	12:07pm Thu 21 Aug 08
	IT has survived natural disasters and travelled thousands of miles but a statue of Stan Laurel is finally standing in his home town.