At least 20 new jobs could be created if councillors agree to plans by Geoffrey Robinson Ltd to build a two-storey office block and a single-storey workshop on undeveloped land within the Cowpen Industrial Estate, Billingham. Members of Stockton Borough Council's planning committee who meet on Friday, have been recommended to approve the plans. The company provides mechanical, building and engineering services.

On Parade: Volunteers are needed for a police identity parade in North Ormesby, Middlesbrough. Candidates should be white males aged from 30 to 40, of stocky to heavy build, about 6ft and with a completely bald or shaven head. They are paid a £5 registration fee and £10 per hour per parade. Call Detective Constable John Baines on (01642) 303280 for details. Existing volunteers who have moved recently or changed telephone numbers are also asked to contact him.

NEW DEPOT: Hewden Stuart has lodged a planning application with Stockton Borough Council to build a plant hire depot with offices, maintenance and storage areas, roads and car parking, at Billingham Reach Industrial Estate.

TASTER SESSIONS: Prior Pursglove College in Guisborough is holding two-hour taster sessions this week as part of Adult Learners Week. Subjects range from basic computing, the Internet and web pages to Spanish. To book a place call (01287) 280800.

SHIP TALK: Jim Layton will talk about a lifetime with ships when the Teesside branch of the World Ship Society meets at Newport Settlement Youth and Community Centre, St Paul's Road, Middlesbrough, at 7.15pm today.

LIFT RESCUE: Firefighters freed six people trapped in a lift in Manor House, Braidwood Road, Normanby, Middlesbrough, yesterday afternoon.

COVERS SHOW: Covers band Vienna will perform at Southlands Leisure Centre in Middlesbrough on Saturday, at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £3 per person, or £25 for a table of ten, and include pie and peas and bingo. For details call (01642) 300428.

BETTING SHOP: Hartlepool Borough Council has received a planning application from Ladbrokes to convert a shop in Catcote Road into a betting office.