Police are warning people to be alert following two suspected ‘skimming’ incidents in Durham City. It is believed crooks have stolen details from cards used at cash points at supermarkets in Dragonville and Newton Hall. It is not yet known whether anyone has lost any money. Police are stepping up checks of cash machines in the area and asking people to be alert for anything unusual. To report a crime, call Durham police on 101.

NEIL YOUNG: Neil Young and Crazy Horse will play the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle on June 10, 2013, it has been announced. Tickets, priced £35 to £55, will go on sale at 9am on Friday (December 14) at the box office, by calling 0844-4936666 or online at metroradioarena.co.uk

SEAT SALE: East Coast trains is starting a seat sale tomorrow, running until Tuesday. Passengers can travel across its route for as little as £10 one-way in standard and £30 one-way in First Class. Tickets can be bought for use from January 7 to March 1, 2013. A total of 125,000 tickets will be available. For more information, visit eastcoast.co.uk/christmas