A HEROIN addict who burgled two homes in an hour was jailed for four years yesterday.

Jamie Marshall, 22, sneaked into neighbouring houses in Coundon and stole money and bank cards, Shaun Dodds, prosecuting, told Teesside Crown Court.

Marshall, of Railway Houses, Bishop Auckland, admitted the burglaries.

JUDGEMENT DAY: The Northumbria in Bloom judges will be visiting Sedgefield next Wednesday morning.

CHURCH FUNDRAISER: A family fun day is being held at Barningham next Saturday, from 11am to 4.30pm, in aid of church funds.

SUPPORTERS MEET: The Darlington branch of the Leeds United Supporters' Club holds its annual meeting at the North Briton pub, Aycliffe Village, on Sunday, July 14, at 4.40pm. For details call Kim Rowling on (01325) 312127.

EXTENSION PLAN: Darlington Borough Council has received a planning application for a first-floor extension to 12 Braemar Court, Darlington, to provide a bedroom.

ROAD WORKS: Three-way traffic lights will be in operation at the junction of West Auckland Road and Willow Road, Darlington, tomorrow, while Northumbrian Water carries out work.

CHURCH MEETING: Darlington Deanery Church Mission Society holds its annual meeting on Tuesday, at 7pm, in St Cuthbert's Church Hall, Darlington.

TREE BLAZE: Firefighters were called to St Cuthbert's Church, High Etherley, near Bishop Auckland, after a felled tree was set on fire by children on Thursday evening.

GYM COURSE: Twelve candidates completed the first stage of a gymnastics coaching course at St John's RC Comprehensive School, Bishop Auckland. Organised by Gill Shea, founder of Bishop Auckland Gymnastics Club, the course was at assisted level. Candidates will sit their final practical exams in November.

BOOK SALES: Two children's book sales are taking place next week to raise money for Darlington After School and Holiday Club and the Allergy Induced Autism charity. The sales will take place at All Saints and Salutation Church, Blackwell, Darlington, on Tuesday and Wednesday, from 9am to 5pm. All proceeds will go to the charities.

SUPPORT MEETING: Darlington Victim Support holds its annual meeting at 6pm on Tuesday, July 16, at the offices in Duke Street.

ANNIVERSARY DATE: Jubilee Fields Community Centre, Jubilee Road, Shildon, will celebrate its first anniversary with an open day next Saturday, from 9.30am to 4pm. Free activities include face-painting, magic shows and dancing. All children must be accompanied by an adult. For further details telephone (01388) 775425