Durham County Council planners have approved a planning application for a pitched roof to be built over a flat roof at the front of a home in Primrose Hill, Bournmoor, near Chester-le-Street.

Irish dancing: An Irish dancing class for children aged four and over is held on Mondays between 4pm and 5.45pm at the Chester-le-Street Community Centre, Newcastle Bank. It costs £4 per session. For details call 07731 937739.