A NEW support group for carers of people with a borderline personality disorder will take place at on the first Wednesday of every month from 7pm to 9pm at the Pioneering Care Centre, Burn Lane, Newton Aycliffe. The group will offer advice and skills on how to cope and remain self and healthy. The next session takes place on March 6. For more information contact 07930-158724 or engage@ageukcoutydurham.org.uk

BENCH STOLEN: Between 10pm on February 19 and 7.30am the following day a wooden bench was stolen from an address in Hareson Road, Newton Aycliffe. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Newton Aycliffe Neighbourhood Police Team on 101.