A BOISTEROUS six-month-old terrier who first arrived at a rescue centre as a newborn puppy is in need of a home.

William, a terrier cross, was one of four of a litter of week-old puppies taken to Deerness Kennels, Langley Moor, near Durham City, with its mother. William was rehomed, but later taken back to the kennels after proving to be a handful for the new owners. Linda Forsyth, from the kennels, said: "Because of his age he's a bit of a chewer. He needs someone who can keep correcting him and get him out of the habit rather than leave him in the house on his own all day." Anyone interested in giving William a home can contact the kennels on 0191-378 0439.

HOSPICE THANKS: A summer fair held recently at Willowburn Hospice, Maiden Law, Lanchester, raised £1,299. A ticket draw held alongside the event raised a further £1,203.45. The hospice would like to thank all who helped out or contributed.

SONGS SUCCESS: A concert of songs of faith and inspiration held in St Patrick's Church, Consett, raised £502 for the Derwentside branch of Macmillan Cancer Relief. The event included performances from Judith, Claire and Catherine Welford, and the group, Reminisces, of Stanley.

RACE SCHEME: Chester-le-Street District Council has adopted a race equality scheme, subject to consultation. The leader of the council, Councillor Malcolm Pratt, said: "We are merely stating explicitly what has always been implicit in our policies - social justice is our ultimate aim."

CITY STROLL: Local historian David Butler will lead a two-and-a-half-mile guided walk, called Half Church of God, Half Castle 'gainst the Scot, on Wednesday, starting at 6.30pm at the gates to Durham Castle, Palace Green. The walk costs £2 for adults and £1 for concessions.

CAFE PLAN: Durham City Council is being asked to grant planning permission for a sunbed shop in Commercial Road East, Coxhoe, to be turned into a cafe.

YOUNG FUN: Durham's Gala Theatre is staging Ronald McDonald's Adventures in Space tomorrow and Monday, at 1pm and 3.30pm. Tickets cost £5.50 for adults, £4.50 for children and £18 for families. They are available from the box office on 0191-332 4041.

VALLEY WALK: Voluntary countryside ranger Steve Shippen will lead a ten-mile walk through the Derwent Valley tomorrow, starting at Ebchester Station picnic area, near Consett, at 10.30am. The walk, one of a series organised by Durham County Council, costs £2 for adults (£1 for concessions).

MAST PLAN: T-Mobile (UK) has lodged an application with Durham City Council to set up a 12m mobile phone mast on land between the Swan and Three Cygnets and New Elvet Bridge in the centre of the city.