Police investigating an attempted burglary in Laverick Terrace, Annfield Plain, near Stanley, on Tuesday, February 18, are looking for a man in his 20s, who was seen acting suspiciously at about 11pm.

He is described as white and wore a hooded top with stripes down the arms, and light-coloured tracksuit bottoms. Anyone with information is asked to call Stanley police, on (01207) 232144.

WOODLAND FIND: A blue Vauxhall Nova, stolen from St Patrick's Church, Consett, between 1am and 2am on Sunday, February 16, and a green VW Polo taken from Vindamora Road, Ebchester, near Consett at about the same time, were found burnt out in Chopwell Woods, Gateshead. Anyone with information is asked to contact Consett police, on (01207) 504204.

BIKE THEFT: Thieves stole a Beta Rev 3 trials bike from Acton Dene, East Stanley, on Monday, February 17. It has an alloy frame, painted silver, black and red, and is worth about £2,500. Anyone with information is asked to contact Stanley police, on (01207) 232144.

DONOR SESSIONS: Blood donor sessions will be held from 3pm to 7pm today at St Nicholas Church Hall, Willow Avenue, Dunston, Gateshead, and in Boldon Community Centre, New Road, Boldon Colliery.

RIFLES TAKEN: Burglars took air rifles from a caravan in Surrey Crescent, Consett, on Monday. One is a £150 .22 calibre Diana model, with a telescopic sight and dark oak coloured butt and stock. The other is a similar looking £50 model. Anyone with information is asked to call Consett police on (01207) 504204.

CARS STOLEN: A Renault Megane car taken from New Kyo, near Stanley, on Saturday, has been found burnt out at Dipton crematorium. A green Vauxhall Astra estate was stolen from Logan Street, Langley Park, on Monday. Anyone with information is asked to contact Stanley police, on (01207) 232144.

ROCK NIGHT: The Whole Hog will play at The Daisy Hill, Heugh Edge, near Sacriston, tomorrow, from 8.30pm. Admission is £1. For details call 0191-371 0288.

CHARITY SALE: A bring-and-buy sale will be held in St Bede's Church Hall, Newton Hall, Durham, from 1pm to 3.30pm on Saturday, in aid of the Blue Peter appeal to provide clean water in African villages.

Tribute concert: Tribute band The Really Hot Chilli Peppers will perform tonight in The Tavern, Mill Lane, Hebburn, South Tyneside, at 8pm. Admission is free. For details call 0191-483 6652.

HOUSING SURGERY: A housing advice surgery takes place in the village hall, Delves Lane, near Consett, tomorrow, from 9.45am to 10.45am.