Police are hoping to track down the owner of a Citroen Saxo car spotted near the scene of a fatal accident last month. The dark vehicle, which had three occupants, was seen leaving Swainby, near Northallerton, North Yorkshire, late on the night of April 30, when a Vauxhall Corsa plunged into a beck, killing one man. Anyone with information is asked to contact Traffic Constable Mark Savage on (01609) 783131.

Driver killed: A woman was killed yesterday when the car she was driving was involved in a collision with another vehicle on the A19, near Northallerton, North Yorkshire. The female driver of the other car was said to be seriously injured in the accident, which occurred on the northbound carriageway at about 1.25pm. Witnesses are asked to contact police on (01609) 783131.

INDECENT ASSAULT: A 15-year-old boy denied ten allegations of indecent assault at Darlington Youth Court yesterday. The boy, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, pleaded not guilty to the charges and will appear in court again on June 14 for a pre-trial review.

BISHOP'S TALK: The Anglican Bishop of Jerusalem, the Right Reverend Riah Abu El-Assal, will give a talk, entitled The Plight of the Palestinian People, at St Michael-le-Belfrey Church, York, on Tuesday, at 7.30pm. There is no admission charge, but entry will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

INSIDE STORY: The story of a North-East prison will be told on television next week. Inside Out, which will be shown on Tyne Tees on Tuesday at 10.50pm, follows the story of Kirklevington Grange Resettlement Prison, near Yarm. It is the only one of its kind in the region and is geared towards preparing offenders who are nearing the end of their sentences for life, and work, on the outside.

HERE AT LAST: Per una, the fashion collection designed by George Davies exclusively for Marks and Spencer, will be launched in the Durham store today. The collection is being company stores nationwide. Marks and Spencer Durham store manager Elaine Smith said: "We have had numerous inquiries from customers eager to know when our store would be getting the collection."

CASH WINNERS: The winning tickets of the Great North Air Ambulance May draw were: £200, 09007 Glanton; £10 winners, 11648 Darlington, 10001 Morpeth, 11362 Shotton, 08676 Spittal, 11327 Darlington, 11771 Darlington, 09654 Longframlington, 09282 Seahouses, 11335 Shotton. 09371 Belford.

OPERA DATE: The Ukrainian National Opera of Odessa will stop off at Sunderland during its first ever tour of the country, to perform The Barber of Seville at the Sunderland Empire Theatre, on Saturday, June 15.

BOYS BACK: Top strippers The Chippendales will be on tour again at the end of the year. The all-new show, including 32 dancers, has been produced by Louis Pearlman, usually associated with management of N'Sync and O-Town. The boys will be at Newcastle City Hall on Sunday, December 15. Tickets are £18.50. For details, call 0191-261 2606.

Weekend walk: The Cleveland branch of the Ramblers' Association, which includes South Durham and North Yorkshire, is visiting the Lake District tomorrow. The trip has been organised by Jackie Norris and will take in Arnside and Morecambe Bay. Anyone interested in the trip should call Jackie on (01287) 643982.