A CLASSROOM is to be built at Heighington C of E Primary School, despite concerns from residents about an increase in traffic.

The school has applied for planning permission to build the classroom and entrance lobby on Hopelands. The parish council objected to the proposal because of fears about the increase in traffic if more pupils are admitted to the school. But Darlington Borough Council officers have recommended the plans be approved providing that the school travel plan is developed to make it easier for more pupils to walk or cycle.

HEALING WORKSHOP: A voice and sound healing workshop, hosted by Susan Lever, takes place on Sunday, June 23, at Hurworth Community Centre, from 10am to 5pm. Contact Andrea Havard on (01287) 201769 for details, or to book.

NOVEL EVENT: Author Margaret Murphy, writer of five crime novels, will give a talk about her work at Bishop Auckland Town Hall next Wednesday, at 7.30pm. To reserve place at the free ticket-only event call (01388) 602610.

TENDERS INVITED: Written tenders are being invited for market stalls at a country fair in Whitworth Hall Country Park, Spennymoor, on July 13 and 14. Tenders for the event, organised by Help the Aged, should be sent to 5 Ainsty Hunt, The Chase, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7PH, by next Friday.

RADIO THEFT: A Nissan radio and compact disc player, valued at £200, was stolen from a car in Coniston Road, Ferryhill, between 5pm on Tuesday and 6am on Wednesday.

CAR BREAK-IN: A Kenwood radio and compact disc player, worth £150, was stolen from a VW Polo, in Raby Road, Ferryhill, between 1am and 4.45am yesterday.

TWINNING VISIT: Sedgefield Borough Council is to send a delegation for a civic visit to its twinned area of Rheinhausen, in Germany from Tuesday to Sunday, June 18 to 23.

COUNTRY WALK: A 13-mile walk from Blackton Bridge to Middleton-in-Teesdale, taking in parts of the Pennine Way, sets off from the car park at the north side of Balderhead Reservoir next Wednesday, at 10am. No advance booking is required, but there is a charge of £2 for adults and £1 for children, the over 60s and unwaged. For more details contact 0191-383 4144.

MAKING HISTORY: Sedgefield Local History Society celebrates its 15th anniversary on Saturday with a dinner in Ceddesfeld Hall. Entertainment will be provided by the Old Age Travellers. On Monday, the monthly meeting will be held with Mark Wyman giving a talk called Secrets Of The Grave.

FLOWER CLUB: Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, June 18 at 7.30pm, in Sedgefield Parish Hall. Margaret Finn, of Gosforth, will give a demonstration, called Treasure or Junk.

Coffee morning: A Christian Aid coffee morning will be held at Manor House, East Green, on Saturday, June 22, from 10am to noon. There will e a raffle, plant stall, coffee, scones and cakes.