IS County Durham becoming a policed state? When Weardale residents voiced their opinions about care home closures in Crook council offices, the police were called to block peaceful protests.
Now an 84-year-old resident has six bouncers to police his celebration – or was it a rave?
As a voter it is time for change at the top.
Michael Barrass, Fir Tree, near Crook.
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