A FIRE brigade is inviting people to a customer panel tomorrow (Thursday, February 20). Leaders of the County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service will explain their work and how people can get involved during an event at the brigade’s headquarters, on Belmont Business Park, Durham, on Thursday, February 20, at 6.30pm. For more information, call Peter Maddison on 07776-472-241.

TAX ONLINE: Durham County Council employees are being asked to help pilot online access to council tax, business rate and housing benefit accounts. Those who register before 3pm tomorrow (Thursday, February 20) will be sent electronic bills for 2014-15 council tax and business rates, if applicable. For more information, visit durham.gov.uk/openaccess

NAVY ROADSHOW: The Royal Navy will explain its work at home and abroad during a roadshow event at Durham Town Hall on Monday (February 24) at 7pm. Entry is free and open to all.