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Tel & Fax: 01388 775896 Duty Journalist: 0790 999 2731 on 01740 656715 RESIDENTS’ CHANCE Town Council delighted TO HAVE A SAY ON with new submissions by BOUNDARY CHANGES National Grid Residents of Ferryhill and become part of the Croxdale or Chilton have only a few days South Durham area, Ferryhill Ferryhill Town Council has remaining to inform the Elec- Station, Chilton Lane, Kirk raised a number of concerns toral Commission of their views Merrington and North Close with National Grid about pro- on the proposed reshaping would all become part of Ferry- posals to build a 30 acre elec- of their electoral boundaries. hill, which would then be rep- tricity sub station in the town Currently, the Electoral Com- resented by three councillors. together with new pylons mission is conducting a review Chilton would only require one over the past six months and of Durham County Council’s councillor as the population was delighted to hear recently electoral wards and it is con- of the ward would be 3,213. that National Grid have com- sidering two options for the Cllr. Farry said, “It makes sense pletely changed their plans town’s boundaries. The aim for Ferryhill. The boundary re- after taking into account the of the restructuring is to cre- view is to keep communities concerns raised by the Council. ate wards with a population together, not tear them apart”. Local residents had complained that is as close to 3,142 con- Cllr. Farry stressed that the re- that one of the great benefits stituents as possible, so that all view was a fantastic opportu- of living in Ferryhill is, “the areas of the county are repre- nity for Ferryhill to be rejoined tremendous views we enjoy Ferryhill Town Council is delighted with sented as equally as possible. with Ferryhill Station, which due to our high position. To National Grid’s resubmission of plans. The first option would see the he believed should never have the North where this enor- transfer of Kirk Merrington been separated from Ferryhill. mous substation was planned new substation on the exist- Leader of Ferryhill Town and North Close from Chilton Cllr. Farry added, “Under this you can see Brancepeth ing site. This is much more Council said I am delighted to Coundon, while part of The proposal Kirk Merrington Castle, The Northern Pen- difficult and more expensive that all Councillors have been Broom would join the Chilton would move to Ferryhill... Fer- nines, Durham Cathedral, The than the original proposal able to work together on this polling area. Other areas that ryhill Station and Chilton Lane Penshaw Monument and on a but means the town will project and with the expert are currently considered a part would transfer to Ferryhill, clear evening when a match is on not have to overlook a new support of our Officers have of Ferryhill would also be af- which would unite Ferryhill the floodlights at St James Park!” large unsightly substation. secured an amazing result fected by the changes, for in- and give the area the representa- The original plan put forward In addition to this National for the town. I have to thank stance East Howle and Metal tion it needs to move forward”. by National Grid included a Grid have agreed to im- National Grid for listening to Bridge would become a part The Electoral Commission new 30 acre sub-station on prove the existing screen- our concerns and taking them of the Durham South ward. will make the final decision the edge of town, however ing around the site to reduce into account when develop- The second option, proposed about the new shape of the National Grid, “after tak- the impact even further. ing their final plans. This is a by Cllr. David Farry (Inde- wards in Ferryhill and Chilton. ing into account the Councillor Pat McCourt win win situation for us all”. pendent), would see Cornforth (Continued on Page 4) representations of the Town Council”, have now decided against extending the sub sta- tion and will instead build the CHILTON LIBRARY DISPLAYS Chilton Library are cur- rently exhibiting two new displays. One of them is, “It’s A Man’s World”, which includes work by authors Scott Oden and Christopher West, as well as many others. There is also a “Twilight Zone” for all readers who en- joy paranormal stories. The collection includes authors such as Keri Arthur and Christine Feehan. So why not pop into Chilton library to see new displays. Also, the Book and Chat ses- sion is on Thursday 18th June at 2pm, anyone interested in joining should contact the library. IN FULL COLOUR ON THE WEB: See us at www.thechapter.org

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Remembered Always then please contact Paul burn, pleaded guilty to four Neither of the brothers had George and Family on 07792324189 charges at Newton Aycliffe the means to secure the Magistrates’ Court. vehicle’s release, which MAUREEN ROSE 11th June, 2007 Love from All your friends at Services McVay drove the Citroen has put a strain on their It does not need this special day Ferryhill B & E College whilst over the legally relationship. McVay was fined a to bring you to our mind for days x x x Save Money on all of your Utility prescribed alcohol limit, total of £215 and disqualified Without a thought of you are very Bills, including Gas, Electricity, without a license or insur- from driving for 12 months. hard to find. GEMMA WILSON Home Phone, Much loved daughter to Betty 12th June Broadband & Mobile. TERRY STEPHENSON & Sister to Rita, Dulcie, Billy & Happy 18th Birthday Get 5% discount on your shopping Lynne Gemma and petrol too! 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Page 2 Ferryhill, JuneFriday, 5th, 2009 12th June COLLECTORS’ EVENT Fun at the fair! Written by: Laura Taylor and Caitlin Hepburn, Cleve’s Cross,Year 6 ITS’S HERE! Cleves Cross Primary’s Annual Summer Fair which this year is held on Thursday 18th June at 6 p.m. The admission is 50p for adults and children under 12 are free. GREAT VALUE! There are many activities to suit everyone’s taste. If you are daring enough, there is a rock climbing wall for you. However, if you’re afraid of leaving the floor, there Cleve’s Cross, which is holding its annual Summer Fair on are many opportunities to Thursday, 18th June. keep your feet firmly on the and drink throughout the fair, through local businesses ground! such as hot dogs, chips, hot donating prizes and people Other attractions include: and cold drinks, and …….. giving their time to support bouncy castle, giant slide, wait for it….. a chocolate our event. The money raised Anthony Coulls with his collection of bookmarks. face painting, tombola, fountain! on the night allows us to buy Locomotion Shildon’s railway from 1986 commemorating penalty shoot out, BBQ, Each year the fair seems numerous resources for the museum is now looking for 21 years of The Red Arrows. coconut shy and many to get bigger and bigger children. We look forward collections, large or small, to be Anthony said, “Collecting more! and it has really turned into to another great night, with displayed at its Local Collectors is great fun! It’s easy to get In our school hall there will a community event. We wonderful weather and plenty Day on Sunday, 16th August. started, and you don’t need be a wide selection of food are always well supported of people to support us. If you have a collection, to spend a lot of money. Just whether it’s books or bottles, choose something that interests ON THIS DAY, JUNE 12TH... stamps or sports kits, coins you, you’ll soon see how 2004 - A 1.3 kg meteorite Bedel Bokassa, was sentenced the maximum penalty allowed, or trading cards, you’ll find exciting it can be to search out, struck a house in Auckland, to death for crimes committed with a recommendation that the Local Collectors Day then catalogue and display, New Zealand. Remarkably, during his 13-year rule of the he should never be released. is a brilliant opportunity to your very own treasures. nobody was hurt. country. The sentence was later 1975 - Indian Prime Minister meet other collectors and The Local Collectors Day 1997 - In Britain, the Law commuted to life in prison. Indira Gandhi was found show off your hard work. at Locomotion is a brilliant Lords ruled that former Home 1986 - In , the deputy guilty of corrupt election Among the collections opportunity for collectors Secretary, Michael Howard, leader of Liverpool Council practices but refused to resign. already signed up for Local to exchange hints and acted illegally by raising the Derek Hatton was expelled from 1965 - The Vietnam War: Collectors Day is a great tips, and share stories.” minimum sentence imposed the Labour Party for belonging South Vietnamese leader set of leather bookmarks If you have a collection on the killers of James Bulger. to the Militant faction. Phan Huy Quat resigned. compiled by Anthony Coulls, which you’d like to display 1994 - Nicole Brown Simpson 1978 - American mass 1964 - Nelson Mandela was Curator at Locomotion. at Local Collectors Day and Ronald Goldman were murderer David Berkowitz was jailed for life, he became South Anthony started the collection please contact Pam Porter at murdered outside Nicole’s sentenced to 25 years in prison, Africa’s first black President. more than 25 years ago Locomotion: The National home in Los Angeles, using his pocket money. Railway Museum at Shildon America. O. J. Simpson was He now has more than 350 on 01388 771445 or e-mail later tried for their murders but SCRAP METAL bookmarks, including one [email protected]. was controversially acquitted. THEFT 1991 - Boris Yeltsin Chris Crabtree called the at £20, which he admitted was elected President of police when he became he intended to weigh in for Russia in the country’s suspicious on hearing noises personal gain. The 20 year first democratic election. and voices coming from his old had waited in his car while 1987 - American President business premises at four another unidentified male had It’s your own Ronald Reagan challenged o’clock on the morning of passed the metal out to him. Soviet leader Mikhail 23rd May. Michael Edward Gough pleaded guilty to Community Newspaper Gorbachev to tear Gough, of Parker Terrace, the charge of theft and Produced and read by members down the Berlin Wall. Ferryhill was detained by was given a twelve month 1987 - Former leader of the police when he was found in conditional discharge and of this wonderful community Central African Republic, Jean- his car with scrap metal valued ordered to pay £43 court costs.

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If you are Tess Tickle is an invention The County Durham Soci- blind or partially sighted and of Mark Boyes. Mark ety for the Blind and Partially have difficulty attending an performs as Tess in a Sighted is supporting a cam- eye appointment at hospital, female impersonation act. paign by the International the Society provides a free Mark said, “Tess Tickle was Glaucoma Association to en- volunteer driver escort serv- created by total accident for a courage everyone over the age ice to pick you up, accompany fancy dress party where I was of 40 to have a regular (once you at the appointment and asked to do a little performance every 2 years) routine eye test, take you home. Volunteer driv- for a friend’s son and from that whether or not they believe ers are always needed to cover night on 'Tess Tickle' was born. Left, Mark Boyes and, right, his alter-ego Tess Tickle. anything is wrong with their hospital appointments across Mark Boyes, however, was, vision. Early detection is key County Durham, full training “born and bred a 'Crag lad' for me, no matter what I be taking part in Drag Idol to controlling visual loss from and out of pocket expenses are from Ferryhill Station and I chose to do, from theatre in Newcastle in the summer. glaucoma, but because of the provided. If you would like have lived in Surtees Terrace performances, modeling even Tess is a Female impersonator present financial crisis, it is any further information about all of my life, until I came when I was a club dancer unlike your typical drag artist. likely that even more people sight loss or are interested to terms with who I was and and promoting new clubs.” Private parties or promotions are going to put off their sight in helping us to provide free found a partner and moved a Mark holds the Surtees Arms are catered for whether it test. However, many peo- services through volunteering, stone’s throw away to Newton very dear because it has been is a guest appearance, kiss ple are entitled to a free test, please contact the Society on Aycliffe. Throughout my life a big part of his professional, a gram or caberet show. but may not know about it. 0191 3868175. I have always had fantastic family and community life. To book Tess Tickle for an support from a family I can only Tess Tickle will hopefully event call 07912860990 BOUNDARY CHANGES describe as 'One in a Million', be promoting bars and clubs or send an e-mail to CONT’D FROM PAGE 1 they have always been there across the area, but will also [email protected]. The Electoral Commission on the proposals write to Compensation for is welcoming members of Jessica Metheringham, the public to express their Review Officer, Boundary ex-miners: opinions on the proposals. Reviews, The Electoral A spokesperson has said that Commission, Travelyan “miners’ knee” The Electoral Commission House, Great Peter Street, Thousands of miners suffering knee would be added to the of State for Work and will accept any feedback London, SW1P 2HW. from osteoarthritis of the list of ‘prescribed diseases’ Pensions said the decision that the commission receives For further informa- knee, commonly known as meaning that sufferers would was down to the campaigns before Monday, 15th June. tion you may also contact ‘Miners’ Knee’, won a victory now be able to apply for of Labour MPs. The change To share your thoughts 020 7271 0722. as it was announced by Phil State compensation through is expected to come into force Wilson MP that they will the Industrial Injuries in the summer. If you want SPONSORED WALK be able to claim help from Disablement Benefit. further information please do The Chilton Christmas Lights approximately one mile the Labour Government. Phil Wilson MP welcomed the not hesitate to contact Phil Committee would like to invite walking through the town. Following a campaign by victory saying; "As the 25th Wilson’s office 01325 321603. children and their families to Sponsor forms are available Labour MPs, Secretary of anniversary of the miners strike take part in a sponsored walk. from Chilton Primary School State for Work and Pensions, brings back painful memories Got a The walk will take place on and Chilton Town Council. 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Call Carl on 01388 774774 Page 4 Ferryhill, JuneFriday, 5th, 2009 12th June DIABETIC self-care EUROPEAN ELECTION RESULTS workshops SEEK IN THE NORTH EAST Labour, the Conservative VOLUNTEERS Party and the Liberal Demo- NHS County Durham was the as looking at different ways crats will once again be pre- first Primary Care Trust in the of coping with the condition. presenting the North East country to commission the The workshops are held in in Europe after last week’s ‘Getting Sorted’ programme, various sports centres across EU Parliament elections. which provides education County Durham, rather The turnout at this year’s and support to young people than in a clinical atmos- Residents from Ferryhill between the ages of 12 and 17 phere, giving young people and Chilton joined the rest years to cope with the day to the freedom and confidence of the Europe in voting for day problems that living with to talk about any issues their elected representatives Type 1 diabetes can bring. surrounding their diabetes. for the European Parliament. A further programme Mary Maplesden, co-ordinator Ferryhill and Chilton form consisting of five for the getting sorted team, part of the North East con- self-care workshops has said: “We have already ran stituency, which covers an area just been commissioned two sets of workshops and the from Berwick in the north to Ferryhill’s Beacon of Europe was commissioned to celebrate by NHS County Durham. response from all the young areas of North Yorkshire in 20 years of UK membership of the EU. The workshops will run people involved has been the south. The constituency is 116,911 and Fiona Hall tion, this year turnout was between 10.00 am and very positive and enthusiastic! the smallest of all the English (Liberal Democrat) 30.5% compared with 41.54 3.30pm on Sundays from “They all really enjoyed regions, in terms of with 103,644 votes. in the previous election. 6 September by the themselves at the workshops, population, with just The The official European ‘Getting Sorted’ team, who despite being nervous about 2.6 million who are Independence Party Union statistics for the run a programme that is what to expect, they have made represented by three MEPs. came fourth in the contest election can be found at: designed to help young more friends and have all said The MEPs returned by the with 90,700 votes http://www.europarl.org. people who are afflicted they feel more confident in North-East electorate were cast in their favour. uk/section/european- by diabetes. coping with life with diabetes Stephen Hughes (Labour) European elections was elections/results-2009- The innovative programme because of the workshops.” who received 147,338, lower than in the 2004 elec- european-elections-uk. is run by the ‘Getting Sort- Anyone wanting further Martin Callanan (Conservative) ed’ team of young people , information or are interested WEDDING NOTIFICATION aged 18 to 25, with Type 1 in attending the workshops, cream Share your wedding with diabetes, as the main fea- or if you are aged 18 – 25, The CHAPTER ture of ‘Getting Sorted’ is, have Type 1 diabetes and tea AT Date...... 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Autumn crops of potatoes Biting the earth expanding The services include 4 parks finally lifted, and exploding, at Dean Bank, Broom, Mains- Leaving land with earth well Nature’s action creating soil forth and the Surtees Door- sifted, erosion, step Green, Ferryhill E-café, Ready to receive manure and At last when roaring March several sets of public toilets, compost made last season, winds subside, allotments, football, cricket Fertilisation of soil the object Fences painted, paths cleaned, and bowls facilities as well as reason, soil raked and seeds supplied, children’s play equipment Ray Seymour, Cllr Pat McCourt, John Rogerson & Lauren Double dinning large clods of Local gardeners now employ as well as numerous events Iveson pose with a copy of the brochure. earth awaiting, their skills, including the Annual in the past year. This will asking people for their views Winter frosts to administer Planting up gardens for sum- Summer Gala, Miners enable the town council to on our services now, so these purification, mer thrills, Parades, Christmas Market, build a new £1 Million Sports points can help us later in the Killing bugs and pests and Flower beds and lawns creat- and the weekly market. facility at Dean Bank Park, year when we undertake a full cleaning soil, ing additional house room, The Town Council is keen new car park and pathways at consultation with all residents Resulting spring time tilth Concentrated effort to win to let residents know that Duncombe Cemetery as well on their services and the town” worth all the toil, ‘Ferryhill in Bloom’, all of the services are as improvements at Mainsforth The booklet of services and a January snow-fall clean and Watering carefully to ensure provided for £2.54 for the Sports Complex, new public comments form are available virgin white, maximum yield, average household in the Town. toilets at Dean Bank on the Town Councils web- Freezing ground it covers on Hoping to see their name on The town council gets all of Park, as well as new play site www.ferryhill.gov.uk , cold winters night, the Winners’ Shield. its income from Council Tax equipment and a multi use or can be picked up from the unlike for example Durham games area at the same park. Town Hall, the Library, local County Council, which gets Council Leader Councillor community centres as well “SUMMERTIME” only 25% of its income from Pat McCourt said, “It is as Ferryhill Leisure Centre. By Enid Edwards, Rosewood Grange, Chilton Council Tax, the other 75% amazing how much we do and Here comes the summer, Farmers in fields, coming from Business Rates how many grants we secure That brings everything, Working day after day, and Central Government. for the town with a workforce To Advertise, Call Sunshine and flowers, Cutting the grass, The Town Council has 13.7 of less that 14 dedicated full us on And birds start to sing. And bailing the hay. Full Time Equivelant staff time staff, this represents total 01388 to deliver all these services. value for money for the people 775896 Gardens and hanging baskets, And when we look up, With a budget of £585,000 the of Ferryhill. 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Page 6 Ferryhill, JuneFriday, 5th, 2009 12th June SPACES AVAILABLE FOR TEAMS Classic and TO PARTICIPATE IN CHARITY Vintage Vehicle GOLF COMPETITION Evenings Sedgefield Village Evening Throughout the evening A charity golf competition Fete is the venue for the there will be tradition- is to be held in memory summer exhibition of classic al family entertainment of a local man who was a and vintage vehicles on the village green with popular and keen sportsman. on Tuesday, 16th June numerous craft stalls, T h e S t e w a r t R a m s a y for Butterwick Hospice Butterwick’s Tombola and Memorial Challenge Trophy From 5.30pm onwards the fairground rides, as well as is also being held in aid of village green becomes a focal refreshments. The following the Butterwick Hospice. point for the gathering of Tuesday (23th June) at 5.30pm Two years ago Stewart every type of transport the event moves to Bishop Ramsey developed cancer conceivable. Polished to Auckland Market Place, once and died at a very young age. perfection by their very proud again with a host of vintage During Mr Ramsay’s battle with owners the vehicles from and classic vehicles on show. the illness, he was offered respite a bygone era are exhibited If you have a classic /vintage care at Butterwick Hospice. and are on show to the vehicle that you would like to Lee Dunn, a friend of Stewart public on how they have enter then please register by and his wife, Mandy, is been lovingly restored. telephoning the number below. organising the tournament, Amongst the displays are Anyone wishing to exhibit which is going to take place tractors, trucks, war and mili- or have a craft stall at the at Golf tary vehicles, Austin’s, Mor- Sedgefield event please con- Club on Friday, June 26th. ris Minors, and Lagonda, tact Butterwick Hospice at The first Stewart Ramsay Stewart Ramsay sadly passed away after a to name but a few. Bishop Auckland Tel 01388 M e m o r i a l C h a l l e n g e battle with cancer. Trophy was held last year at Crook Golf Club, after 07912999419. Alternatively, TO LET Mr Dunn had discussed the interested parties can email MAINSFORTH & 2 Bedroomed mid- idea of holding a memorial [email protected]. DISTRICT DISCO terrace house to rent at tournament with Mandy. It is also possible to contact Ferversham Terrace. Last year’s event was very staff at the Butterwick Hospice, Mainsforth and District The organisers of the event Ferryhill Station successful, with 16 teams taking Bishop Auckland, on 01388 Community Association are would to invite all to attend. Good internal and part and valuable funds raised 603003. hosting a Family Disco on Mainsforth and District external condition. for the Butterwick Hospice. Saturday, 13th June from Community Association Entry to the memorial tournament Tell us about Garage & Garden. 7.00pm to 11.00pm. The is a registered charity (no. costs £150 for a team of four. your event. music for the evening will be 520794) and is based in High £360 per calender Anyone interested in taking courtesy of Hi-Lites Disco. Street Ferryhill Station. For month. Email thechapter@ part in the event may sign up talk21.com There will be a licenced bookings, call 01740 657226 Call: 07831577522 by contacting Lee Dunn on bar at the event. or (mob) 07814965724 .

Ferryhill,Friday, June 12th 5th, June 2009 Page 7 ADJOURNED FOR LOCAL GROUPS TRIAL RECEIVE DONATIONS Lee Michael Haswell pleaded in Spennymoor on May 6th. At a recent Council meeting guilty to stealing a case of Fos- Forensic evidence linked local organisations received ters Lager from Sainsbury’s in Haswell to the vehicle but he financial assistance from the Ferryhill. The 23 year old from claims that this was due to Town Council to enable them Spennymoor, who had spent his falling against the car on to continue with the work time in prison earlier this year, another occasion. Haswell is they do for the community. was given a conditional dis- well known to the courts as A presentation was held on charge for two years, ordered a shop lifter and is currently Friday where the Mayor of to pay £43 court costs and fighting a heroin problem. The Ferryhill, Councillor £9.25 in compensation to the matter was adjourned for trial Eileen Martin firstly store. The defendant pleaded at Bishop Auckland on 16th presented a cheque for £500 not guilty to a further charge July and the defendant was to Joanne Avery and Brian of damaging a Vauxhall Astra granted unconditional bail. McGill of Mainsforth Row Community Gardens. CHARGES DENIED: The Association took over the management of the Cllr Eileen Martin presents a cheque to TRIAL TO FOLLOW allotments at Mainsforth Row Joanne Avery & Brian McGill. Matthew William Watson incident at Kirk Merrington on last year and have already of Howlish View Coundon 24th March. The 22 year old received grant funding to denied resisting arrest and was released on unconditional improve the internal fencing assaulting Constable Terry bail and will appear for trial at on the site. They applied to Gordon Smith following an Newton Aycliffe on 30th July. the Town Council for match funding and were successful. CRASH MOTORIST A second presentation was made to Mr Eric HANDS HIMSELF IN Schlosser of Ferryhill A 75 year-old man has come moments later, he continued Town Band who collected a forward after an accident on his journey, leaving cheque for £320 on behalf of that left a female cyclist the woman lying injured Ferryhill Banner Committee. from Spennymoor injured. by the side of the road. Councillor Valman Woods who The incident happened at The 75 year-old man from is one of the organisers of the around 6.30pm on Thursday Sedgefield has now been Ferryhill Banner Committee 28th, May when a Vauxhall charged with driving without said “The Banner Committee Corsa hit a 42 year-old due care and failure to report arranges for the Dean & Cllr Martin presents a cheque to woman riding her bike near an accident, he has been Chapter Colliery Banner Eric Schlosser of Ferryhill Town Band. Coxhoe, at a junction on bailed and is due to appear & the Mainsforth Colliery Band has accompanied the the local people to see. The the A177. The concerned at Consett Magistrates Court Banner to be paraded around banners to the Durham Miners donation from the Town driver initially stopped but, on Tuesday, 16th June. Ferryhill, before taking the Gala for many years and also Council covers the Town banners to Durham Miners Gala play whilst the banners are being Bands expenses and transport CDF WELCOMES every year. Ferryhill Town paraded around Ferryhill for costs for the band members”. GRANT APPLICANTS DEFENDANT FAILS GUILTY: County Durham Foundation, be awarded to groups that a community fund who best demonstrate their ability TO APPEAR IN RESISTING serve the County Durham to; improve physical health, and Darlington area. improve mental health, COURT ARREST They are now accepting address health inequalities and A warrant was issued for the ar- to the theft of Lynx body spray PC Blenkinsop suffered applications for the new supporting users and carers rest of Paul Raymond Seymour and air fresheners from the minor injuries to this thumb Healthier Durham Fund, with long term conditions. after he failed to appear before Co-op and the second to the in the execution of his duty. which is a three year grants For further information magistrates at Newton Aycliffe. theft of Whal hairclippers and The injuries were sustained programme set up by Durham’s contact Clare Johnson on The 37 year old, of Hawthorne Brylcream from B&M Stores. in Ferryhill, while trying to Health and Wellbeing 0191 383 0055 or e-mail Road, Ferryhill, faced two arrest David Arron Smith Partnership to support clare@charges of theft from stores Email us at on suspicion of assault. groups in County Durham. countydurhamfoundation. in Ferryhill on 12th and 16th thechapter The 22 year-old Grants of up to £2,000 will co.uk. 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