A 15-year-old girl reported missing from home, having not been seen since Tuesday morning, has turned up after concern grew over her whereabouts.

Police said yesterday that Chantelle Reid, the subject of a public appeal when she failed to return to her family home in Newcastle, by Thursday, has been found safe and well. Chantelle, from the Walker area, was said to have been a frequent visitor to Durham.

US FOLK: US folk duo Steve and Kristi Nebel will be performing at Croxdale Folk Club, held in the Daleside Arms, in Croxdale, on Tuesday, at 8.30pm. The musicians play a mixture of American and Alaskan music. Admission is £2.

CHURCH SWITCH: The King's Church will be holding its weekly meetings at the Sir James Knott Hall, at Trevelyan College, in Elvet Hill Road, Durham, from Sunday, at 10.30am.

ADVICE SESSIONS: Durham Citizens Advice Bureau is holding village outreach sessions next week on Monday, at Ludworth Community Centre from 11am to noon, on Tuesday, at Bowburn Community Centre between 11am and noon, on Wednesday, at Sherburn Hill Community Centre from 1.30pm to 2.30pm, and on Thursday at Brandon Community Hall, from 11am to noon. People can drop in or call 0191-383 2885 for an appointment.

AUTUMN FAIR: Newton Hall Senior Citizens Club is holding an autumn fair on Saturday, October 26, at 2pm in All Saints Church, Carr House Drive, Newton Hall, Durham, when cakes, savouries, bric-a-brac, books and magazines will be on sale.

ANNUAL MEETING: Chester-le-Street Mind is holding its annual meeting on Wednesday, October 16, in the Gloucester Suite of the Civic Centre, in Newcastle Road, Chester-le-Street.

GARDENS RE-OPENED: The popular Winter Gardens in Sunderland have re-opened after being closed while workers repaired cosmetic strips covering parts of the building's frame.

STORY TIME: A storytime session for pre-school youngsters will be led by Carol Attewell and Jacqui Rodgerson at Durham Clayport Library, Millennium Place, Durham, on Wednesday, at 11am. Admission is free.

EXTENSION PLAN: Durham City Council is being asked to grant planning permission for a single-storey pitched roof to be built at the back of a house in John Street North, Meadowfield.

TABLE SALE: A table top sale will be held today in St Aidan's Church Hall, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, between 10am and noon. Admission is free.

TORCH HUNT: St Cuthbert's Hospice, in Durham, is holding its annual Halloween Torch Hunt on Saturday, October 26, from 5pm. Tickets cost £2, including a hot dog supper, and must be bought in advance by calling Michelle or Ann on 0191-386 1170.

ROCK NIGHT: Rock band The Fabulous Balls Brothers will be performing in the Stables Bar of the Beamish Mary Inn, No Place, near Stanley, tonight. Doors open and there is a cover charge.

COAL DAY: The Tanfield Railway, the volunteer-run steam line near Stanley, will be holding a coal train day, running coal trains that were once a familiar sight in County Durham, on Sunday, October 13. For details, call 0191-388 7545.

COVERS BAND: The Switch, who perform rock and pop covers, will be playing at the Daisy Hill, near Sacriston, on Friday, at about 8.30pm.