SHILDON Civic Hall is holding a 1960s and 1970s charity night in aid of the Great North Air Ambulance on Friday, November 22, from 7.30pm. There will be music, dancing and raffle prizes to be won. Tickets cost £3 on the door.

POLICE APPEAL: Between 3pm and 5.30pm on Thursday, November 14, the back windscreen of a white a Suzuki Swift was damaged while parked on Adelaide Street in Bishop Auckland. The damage is thought to have been caused by an air rifle being fired into the vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Jamie Pitt on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555-111.

TOWN QUIZ: Bishop Auckland Civic Society’s annual charity town quiz will be held at 7.00pm on Wednesday, December 4 at Bishop Auckland Town Hall. The closing date for entries is Saturday, November 30. Entry forms available from 03000-269524 or bishopaucklandtownhall.org.uk

MP SURGERY: North-West MP Pat Glass will hold a surgery at Crook Civic Centre from 3pm to 4.30pm on Friday, November 22. Constituents are advised to book an appointment by calling 01207-501782.

STOLEN BIKE: A red Specialised Rockhopper mountain bike was stolen from Osric Place in Newton Aycliffe sometime overnight on Wednesday, November 6 to 7. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555-111.