VISITORS to Cockerton library, in Darlington, can now surf the Internet using new computers paid for by the Gates Foundation.

The computers are free for the first half-hour and cost £2 per hour afterwards. To book a session, call (01325) 461320. The library is open on weekdays, except Wednesdays, from 9.30am to 7pm, and Saturdays to 1pm.

TOWN FORUM: Newton Aycliffe Town Centre Forum will meet on Thursday, February 13, in the Great Aycliffe Town Council offices, School Aycliffe Lane, at 3pm.

SPEEDING FINE: David John Dawson, 39, of Stanley Street, Norton, Stockton, was fined £150 with £35 costs by Darlington magistrates yesterday, after he admitted speeding on the A689 at Bradbury.

COFFEE MORNING: The Mayor of Sedgefield Borough, Councillor David Newell, is supporting The Pioneering Care Partnership and Saint Dunstan's, at a coffee morning on Saturday, February 8, from 10am to noon, at the Pioneering Care Centre, Cobblers Hall, Newton Aycliffe. Tickets are available from the centre's reception.

MOTORING OFFENCES: Paul Mann, 27, of Harrison Terrace, Darlington, admitted driving without a valid licence or insurance when he appeared before Darlington magistrates yesterday, and was fined £150 with £35 costs.

OFFENCES ADMITTED:A fine of £75 was imposed on Steven Geoffrey Thompson, 23, of Barden Moor Road, Darlington, by the town's magistrates yesterday, after he admitted driving without a valid licence or insurance.

CEILIDH EVENING: A ceilidh will be held at St James the Great Church, Albert Hill, Darlington, on Friday, February 14, at 7pm. For details call (01325) 465980.

DRIVER FINED: Ian Lee, 27, of Coronation Terrace, Crook, was fined £60 with £35 costs by Darlington magistrates yesterday, after he admitted driving with two faulty tyres and faulty lights.

FLOWER CLUB: Hurworth Flower Club,near Darlington, meets on the third Wednesday of the month, at 2pm. For details call (01325) 720177

NO INSURANCE: Kevin Stephenson, 53, of Marshall Street, Darlington, pleaded guilty to driving without insurance or an MoT certificate at Darlington Magistrates' Court yesterday, and was fined £150 with £35 costs.

RESIDENTS' MEETING: A meeting of Chilton West Residents' Association will be held on Tuesday, January 28, in Chilton and Windlestone Working Men's Club, at 7.15pm.