Plans have been unveiled for six homes on the site of the former Breathless Club in Middle Street, Blackhall. A planning application has been submitted to Durham County Council. Consideration is pending.

CHANGE OF USE: An application has been submitted to Durham County Council seeking permission to change the use of 40A Middle Street, Blackhall, from a bakery to a hot food takeaway. A decision is pending.

SUMMER FITNESS: Fitness sessions, including step and circuit training as well as Zumba-style activities, will be held at the Park View Community Association, Church Chare, Chester-le-Street, from 6.45pm to 7.30pm on Wednesdays, starting from April 17. Eight sessions cost £20. For further information contact 0191-388 1043 or email info@pvca.co.uk.

PACT MEETING: A Police and Community Together (Pact) meeting will be held at the Robin Todd Centre, Front Street, South Hetton, from 6pm to 7pm on Tuesday, March 19. A representative of the neighbourhood will be in attendance.

PACT MEETING: A Police and Community Together (Pact) meeting will be held at the Salvation Army in Horden from 5.30pm to 6.30pm on Tuesday, March 19. A representative of the neighbourhood will be in attendance.