SHILDON IN LOCOMOTIVE RESTORED IN DRIVING LESSONS Issue No. 442 SEMI-FINAL SHILDON WILL JOURNEY SOUTH MILNERS WINDOW CLEANERS Shildon AFC reached the Shildon's goal. All areas covered semi-fi nals of the Durham The Railwaymen were playing Friendly, patient and professional Patios, Conservatories, tuition. Your local Challenge Cup with a well and creating all the Learn to drive in one week or take & Gutters also cleaned. convincing 3 - 1 away win at chances, with both Sam Garvie your time with weekly lessons Community Newspaper Telephone Jarrow Roofi ng in their fi rst and Warren Bryne testing the Tel: (01388) 772545 Shildon, Friday, 15th January, 2010. Telephone/Fax: 01388 775896 game for over a month. goalkeeper. or 0796 705 1643 Email: [email protected] - Duty journalist 0790 999 2731 The game took place on Just before half-time, Shildon www.121driving.net Published at 3-4 First Floor Offi ces, Shildon Town Council, 776150 Tuesday, 12th January, took a well-deserved lead Civic Hall Square, Shildon, DL4 1AH. www.shildontowncrier.com in front of a large away when Andrew Johnson passed following. Jarrow’s ground to Sam Garvie, who scored was in an excellent condition, with ease. THREAT OF CLOSURE MOVES LONDON CALLING: particularly when considering Fifteen minutes into the how much snow and frost 2nd half Shildon made it 2 CLOSER FOR NURSING HOME FROM KING'S CROSS there had been in the – 0; Warren Byrne beat two preceding days. defenders and could quite TO SHILDON Shildon started played their possibly have scored himself, Shildon, 'Cradle of the The train is hoped to be the usual, fl owing game, passing but he unselfi shly passed to Railways', will be receiving fi rst in a series of chartered the ball around effectively Chris Hughes who shot in visitors from the capital next 'specials' to visit Shildon and putting together some from close range. month, when the fi rst chartered before heading into Weardale. good moves. A minute later, Warren Byrne train takes in Locomotion on The town should continue A quarter of an hour into the used his strength to overpower its way to the newly-connected to draw rail enthusiasts game Sam Garvie, who was defender Kevin Davison, and Weardale Railway. due to its illustrious, and causing all sorts of problems, knock him off the ball, then The King’s Cross to Stanhope groundbreaking, railway beat 4 defenders only for his blasted the ball home for 3 - 0. Special, which travels on history. shot to be bravely blocked by With ten minutes left to Friday, February 19th, has In its heyday the ‘Shops’ a home defender. play, Jarrow's No 8, Robert been described by a Railway produced over 10,500 high On 21 minutes Andrew Houghton, pulled a goal Woolmer, which will be making its way south this month. Magazine as its “Tour of the capacity coal wagons, with Johnson sent an effort wide back with a low drive. A few Month”. The train is fully 1,270 remaining in service for The fi rst vehicle that was “Woolmer” was originally team as it was the fi rst overhaul of the target from just inside minutes later the Jarrow goal booked and will call at Shildon over 40 years; such resilience restored at the conservation built in 1910 by Avonside at Locomotion, and actually in the box. Two minutes later scorer hit the bar. for a one and a half hour stay, is a fantastic tribute to those workshops at Locomotion, of Bristol. It worked on the Shildon, since the closure of Jarrow's No. 11, Michael Despite the late consolation, during which passengers will who made the wagons, and in known as “Woolmer,” will Longmoor Military Railway Shildon Wagon Works. Chapman, brought a good this was a comprehensive win be able to visit Locomotion turn continued Shildon’s proud make a long journey south in Hampshire until 1954. "It really demonstrated what save from Keith Finch in for Shildon before departing for Stanhope. railway traditions. this month to be loaned to The Railway was built by the the restoration team and the the Milestones Museum in Royal Engineers from 1903, Learning in Motion Project The future of Hackworth House is undecided. CHARITY JUNIOR FOOTBALL Hampshire. in order to train soldiers on could achieve, giving new life Durham County Council has considering proposals that Councillor Morris Nicholls, Woolmer was the fi rst vehicle railway construction and to vehicles within the collection moved a step closer to shutting would result in the launch Durham County Council’s VALENTINE'S EVENT COACHING to be restored at Locomotion operations. It is an important and allowing museum visitors down Hackworth House Care of a consultation exercise Cabinet Member for Adult A Valentine Charity Evening and are are available from the From Monday, January 18th, football coaching sessions as part of the “Learning in part of Hampshire’s military across the UK the opportunity Home in Cheapside, after on the future of a number of Services, said that the Council is to take place at the Civic Civic Hall on 01388 772902 or Shildon Sunnydale Leisure for boys and girls aged 8 and Motion” project. It arrived at and transport history and, on to view this vehicle in its proposals recommended the local authority care homes was merely adapting to changing Hall on Friday, February 12th. the Town Council Offi ces on Centre will be offering junior above. the Shildon museum in 2005 this basis, will go on display in former glory. home be closed alongside throughout County Durham. trends. He said, “An increasing The evening will feature the 01388 772563. All proceeds The fi rst session is free and and restoration was carried out Hampshire as part of an initial "We are delighted that the Shafto House in Newton If members of the council’s number of older people are now fabulous Blues, Rock and Soul from the event will be donated costs just £2 each session in 2007, resulting in its display fi ve year loan period. locomotive will go on display Aycliffe; East Green in Bishop Cabinet agree to the choosing to remain in their own Band 'CasualSax', plus disco, to the town Mayor's chosen If you have a thereafter. at Locomotion from November Anthony Coulls, Senior in Hampshire given its local Auckland; and four other consultation, residents, staff homes rather than move into together with a hot food buffet charities, which include Places will be in high demand, 2007. It is expected to start its Curator at Locomotion said, story to share connection and hope it will be homes in the County. and carers will be asked to state residential care. and dessert. a Lupus charity and The say organisers, and therefore journey to Hampshire mid- “Woolmer is a very special enjoyed by many visitors at County Councillors are their views on the proposals. “This is refl ected in a signifi cant Tickets are priced at £15.00 Northern Citrines Jazz Band. Call The booking is essential. January. locomotive for the restoration the Milestones Museum." decrease in demand for Crier on Sessions start at 4.30pm and residential places, with some fi nish at 5.15pm. Shildon Locksmiths c Heating & local authority-run homes in NEW AUTO WASHERS 01388 775896 For more information, or M Kerr Cheap Plumbing Services AA QUICK QUICK SALE SALE the county operating at around to book a place call 01388 Gas Safe Registered 50 per cent occupancy. SLIGHT CABINET DAMAGE 777340. 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TownTown Crier, Crier, Friday,Friday, 22nd15th May, January 2009 2010 Page 8 Page 1 Town Crier,Town Friday, Crier, Friday,15th January 22nd May, 2010 2009 Contact us at the Town Council Offi ces, CRIME WAVE HITS It’s all about local people and local events. on 01388 775896 or email us at It’s your very own Community Newspaper [email protected]. LOCAL LIBRARIES Letters to During the month of February there will be many crime the Editor In Memoriam Birthdays Birthdays Birthdays Birthdays related incidents in the libraries DearDe Editor, in the west of the County, and our luggage a lift home on I would like to thank the including Shildon. Wednesday night, 6th January. youngyo couple who stopped ROY THOMPSON FLORENCE LAL THOMPSON DANIEL JOESPH TATHAM REBECCA HEPPLE But don't worry, the Mrs M. Heatherington, AUDREY WOOD th January 14th Happy 16th Birthday, Becky. nearne New Shildon roundabout January 17th, 2000 Happy 80 , Mam. perpetrators have all been Name & Address withheld Ten years have passed. January 13th, 1930 Have a lovely day. Lots of love, Aunty Tina, Uncle andan gave my husband, myself on request. th welcomed in - published crime Love and miss you every day. Happy 80 Birthday Nana. Love Gary and Linda. Shaun, Daniel & Jonathan. Joyce & family. Love you loads. xx x x x authors, all experts in their Keir, Leighann, chosen fi eld. DearDe Editor, offending businesses? Danni & Kyle. A spokesperson for series of I am writing to highlight The week the council put x x x LAL THOMPSON events said, “Crime fi ction to yourselves about the in traffi c surveys to see if Happy Birthday, Gran. stories are very popular with amountam of taxi's in Dalton residents request for speed Have a good 80th. library users, and we’re sure Crescent,Cr there are far too bumps to keep kids safe, Love Louise, Michael, that these events will prove FLORENCE manym constantly parked up, failed to prove our children Daniel & David. a hit with our customers and AUDREY WOOD x Happy 18th. usuallyus well away from the were in danger, strangely VICTOR JOHN MATTHEWS January 13th, 1930 Best wishes, with those who may venture ownersow houses, we also have enough the taxi's parked away ETHAN CARRICK (Vic) To our great nana Flo, Cathy, Jeff & Tindle. into their local library for the toto suffer various other vans those weeks. January 17th, 2003 January 15th, 2008 Happy Birthday. x fi rst time. LAL THOMPSON th trailerstra 4x4 left by these A lot of children play in the Always in our thoughts, Lots of hugs & kisses, Happy 7 Birthday, Son. “Events range from workshops Sheila Quigley and Rozz SoutheSoutheyy will be visitinvisitingg local libraries Happy 80th Birthday, Gran. Lots of love, inconsideratein residents that street as children have done Forever in our hearts. Nathan, Kaydn, to talks, from quizzes to in February tdito discuss thibtheir books. k Loved and missed so much. Gracie & Bump. Love, Becki & Harvey Mam & Dad & family. run businesses of this nature, for years, and the increase DANIEL JOESPH TATHAM murder mystery events, so On Wednesday, February 17th Library, including a talk by Cathy, Susanne, Barry, x x x Phillip & Rachael. x x surely it is not legal to run a in traffi c and parked motors Sarah & Harri. xxx January 14th there’s something for any at 7.30pm, a Murder Mystery Matt Hilton on Thursday, business of this nature from is a real danger. This matter Happy 18th Birthday little Bro. x crime fan to enjoy. 'Dance of Death' event will February 18th, from 7.30pm. a residential area? Residents needs to be addressed before Lots of love, Sara, Kevin, FLORENCE ETHAN CARRICK “The books the featured take place at Bishop Auckland A former Police Offi cer, Matt have complained to the somebody's child is seriously Samantha & Kayleigh. th AUDREY WOOD Happy 7 Birthday Big Bro. authors produce are very Library, ran by author, Roz worked as a beat offi cer in LAL THOMPSON x council, but nothing ever hurt or worse. January 13th 1930 Lots of love, different from each other, so Southey. Happy 80th Birthday, Granny. Cumbria before securing comes of it, surely this is Richard Turvill, Happy 80th Birthday Mam. Kyle James. Birthdays Love and cuddles it’s also a chance to meet the Roz has a passion for the often a fi ve novel deal. His fi rst no coincidence that a local Name and Address withheld Love you loads, x x Kai & Finley. people behind the characters, contentious world of 18th book, Dead Man’s Dust, was councillor owns one of the on request. Carole & Tom. x x x DANIEL JOESPH TATHAM and perhaps understand a little century music-making in the published in June, 2009. His x x x th LEWIS OWEN Happy 18 Birthday. about how they work and the north-east, and actually has a former life gives a very real GD HEATING Love from Nana. ETHAN CARRICK th worlds they create.” PhD in it! feel to the action sequences x Happy 7 Birthday, Grandson. & PLUMBING On Tuesday, February 2nd “While I was researching in his books and a level of AUDREY WOOD Love, Gran Boilers & Fire installations from 2.00pm, Sheila Quigley I discovered lots of stories Happy 80th Birthday Nanna. & Grandad. authenticity respected by Repairs & Servicing Love, Stacey, Paul, Tasha, DANIEL JOESPH TATHAM x will be visiting Shildon Library which I couldn’t use in my those in the know. Places are Powerfl ushing Allan & Caitlin. ABBI GRACE Happy 18th, little Bro. to talk about her life as a crime thesis but were fascinating all limited, admission for each Government grants available x CLAYDON-WOOD Love Sean & Kannie. fi ction author. the same,” she recalls. “One event costs £1.00, for more Boiler scrappage scheme advice January 16th x Sheila's action-packed thrillers involved a musical duel and information about individual Gas Safe & Corgi Registered Happy 1st Birthday. are based on the Seahills became the spark for the fi rst events contact the host library Love you lots, Call for a free quote AUDREY WOOD Estate, a fi ctitious estate in Mammy, Daddy Charles Patterson historical direct.Shildon Library can be Tel: Gary 07795096149 Happy 80th Birthday Mam. DANIEL JOESPH TATHAM AGNES DOWLING & Megan. Houghton-le-Spring. mystery series." contacted on 01388 772203 01388 459725 Love, Eric & Bernice. Happy 18th Birthday. January 18th Several other authors will also Events will also be taking xxx Happy 75th Birthday. Ferryhill on 01740 651236, Happy 4th Birthday to Love Nana & Granda. Love from Yvonne, David be visiting nearby libraries. place at nearby Spennymoor and Bishop on 01388 602610. my brilliant Big Brother. x Are you interested in a career as a AUDREY WOOD & Grandchildren. x x ABBI CLAYDON WOOD Happy Birthday Audrey. Home Care Worker? January 16th 18 Love, Kelly & Megan. Happy 1st Birthday to our Three Tuns, Shildon Dale Care Ltd has been in operation since 1986 and is the largest LEWIS OWEN little Princess. provider of home care currently operating in County Durham January 19th Love you loads, Billy, Heather & family and all the staff at Th e Th ree Tuns would like to wish all customers, friends Happy 4th Birthday to Salary: £6.30-£7.50 per hour + mileage + NVQ Training Grandma & Granda. and colleagues a happy and prosperous 2010, and in these diffi cult times would like to thank them our gorgeous little man. th x x x ELLIEMAY for their custom and support which in 2009, our 12 year at Th e Th ree Tuns, helped make it the We are now recruiting in the following areas; Love, Mammy & Daddy. PROUDFOOT-FREEMAN most successful yet, topped off with a fantastic Christmas and New Year! Chilton; Ferryhill; Shildon; Spennymoor; Newton Aycliffe; x x REBECCA HEPPLE Bishop Auckland; Wear Valley and the surrounding areas January 8th Th anks again to you all. LAL THOMPSON January 19th, 1994 Happy 3rd Birthday ABBI CLAYDON WOOD 80 years old. to our gorgeous Niece. The Dale Care Recruitment Line: Happy 1st Birthday Live Acts in January A Mam gives hope Love Uncle Wuzzy, Sam Telephone: (01388) 761 498 LEWIS OWEN to my special little Niece. or e-mail [email protected] When life is low & Uncle Jaylee. Saturday 16th January: Kayleigh Bell, young vocalist Happy 4th Birthday to our Love you loads, www.dale-care.co.uk A Mam's a place x x x wonderful Grandson. Where you can go Auntie Kelly. Sunday 17th January: Gaynor Marie, superb vocalist Dale Care Ltd, 13 Hope Street, Crook, County Durham, DL15 9HS Love, Nan & Grandad. A Mam is honest x x x Saturday 23rd January: Steve Grant, fantastic singer A Mam is true Sunday 24th January: Robbie Parsons, great vocalist A Mam is precious My Mam is You Saturday 30th January: Missie D, pop vocalist LEWIS OWEN Hip Hip Hurray, Happy Birthday, Mam. Happy 4th Birthday Lewis. Rebecca's 16 today! Sunday 31st January: Susan Graham, young singer Love always, Love from Great Aunt Elaine Lots of love from PAUL RACE Jay and Ted. Two spots 8.45-9.30 and 10.15-11.00pm & Great Uncle Ian. DANIEL JOESPH TATHAM Mam, Dad & Stacey. 30 Today x x x x "Babyface" x x x To a one in a million Dad Opening Hours No VAT increases in January January 14th and very special Boyfriend. Sun: 11am-12pm Love you lots and hope you Mon:10am-12pm Senior Citizen Club (over 60s) REBECCA HEPPLE LEWIS OWEN LAL THOMPSON have a brilliant Birthday. Tues: 10am-12pm Happy 16th Birthday, Becky. All day, every day Lots of love, Lewis, January 15th. Love you always and forever. Wed: 10am-12pm Lots of love, If you would like to share your on your 4th Birthday. Happy 80th Birthday Mam! Lots of love, Lewis, Thurs: 10am-12pm Teatime Treats Aunty Gillian, Uncle Charlie, From your Godfather, You said you would Leon & Joanne. Fri: 10am-1am Christopher & Liam. 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TownTown Crier, Crier, Friday,Friday, 22nd15th May, January 2009 2010 Page 2 Page 7 Town Crier,Town Friday, Crier, Friday,15th January 22nd May, 2010 2009 THE BEAUTY OF ALEX IS A MODEL APPRENTICE SUNDAY CHRISTENING BRIDGE THIS SHOW IS Black & Decker’s AT ST. JOHN'S MAINTAINENCE TO European BEASTLY! Research and CAUSE DISPRUPTION Development People travelling to Bishop Technical Services, said, “This It’s almost time for curtain scarecrow. Centre is giving Auckland by train and car is a very busy bridge and its up on The Tearaways Youth “This is a real family show, Shildon teenager, could face severe disruption deteriorating condition has Theatre Group’s annual with lots of music, dancing, Alex Sewell, an due to repair work on a busy meant we have already had to pantomime. This year it is and panto laughter. Oh yes opportunity to Beauty and the Beast, which there is!” road bridge in the town introduce a weight restriction. continue learning The road will be closed from “However, these major will run for four performances Performances of the panto' on the job. at the Civic Hall later this will take place on Thursday Monday, March 29th, although improvement works, which The 18-year-old a diversion along Escomb Road should be completed by the month. 21st and Friday 22nd January will this year at 7.30pm, the weekend shows will be clearly signposted. end of April, should ensure its A spokesperson for the youth embark on a group said, “This is the fi rst will be Saturday 23rd and Rail services will be future. BTEC National time the young people have Sunday 24th at 2.00pm. Tickets suspended from Friday, April “In the meantime, we will Diploma and ever staged Beauty and the must be pre-booked, and are 2nd to Wednesday, April 14th. be working closely with an HNC in Beast, so they are hoping for it priced £4 for adults and £2.50 However, a shuttle bus will be Network Rail, Northern Trains tool-making to be a success. for children and concessions. in operation between Shildon and Arriva to ensure that as part of his "Amongst the usual characters, To book call 01388 774838 and Bishop Auckland while any disruption to travellers Apprenticeship at like Beauty, The Beast and the or 07747826324, alternatively the line is not in operation. and residents is kept to a the Spennymoor Prince, are a few unusual ones call into the Town Crier Steve Keetley, Head of minimum.” R & D site. too, like Bubbles the Clown, offi ces, in Civic Hall Square, Alex is already Mrs. Bear, and Raggerty, a during offi ce hours. working on his GROCERY THEFT NVQ Level 3 in Police are appealing for items, including alcohol and PUBLIC NOTICE the discipline, witnesses after a man stole food, into a carrier bag and having joined a bag full of groceries from left the store without paying. Alison Dyson Property Services Ltd are now in receipt Black & a Shildon store almost three Police describe the thief to of an offer for the sum of £33,000 for 14 Bouch Street Decker as a months ago. The incident be white, slim and with short Shildon Co. Durham DL4 2JW model making occurred at around 4.15pm on cropped dark hair. apprentice in Sunday, October 18th, when Anyone with information Anyone wishing to place an offer on the property October, 2008. a man, thought to be aged is asked to call local police should contact Alison Dyson Property Services 97/99 Spending one between 20 and 25, stole goods on 0345 60 60 365, or call Church Street Shildon Co Durham DL4 1DT 01388 day a week on from the Co-op store in Church crimestoppers on 0800 555 Street. The man placed several 111. 773355 before exchange of contracts. release to South West Durham Training, Alex aims to become Isabel Grace with her parents and big brother. BLINDS FACTORY SHOP a time-served St. John’s Church was the Isabel, born June 16th, 2009, Clare Dobson, Jamie Campion, apprentice in Alex is hoping to become a time-served apprentice by 2011. venue for the christening of was Christened on Sunday, Lindsay Ord, Anthony Ord and FREE MEASURE & FITTING 2011. Isabel Grace Owen, daughter January 10th, at 11.15am. Terri Cochrane. buy direct from the Alex works with a variety Training, where he started sake, there is a very good of Mark Owen, a team leader, Her parents chose eight After the ceremony family and factory and save £££’s of materials, including mild learning metalwork and chance of a job at the end of and Samantha Slater, a sales Godparents; Dean Morris, friends celebrated at Elm Road steels, aluminium, and plastics was approached by Black & it, meaning more security. assistant. Kelly Parsley, Gareth Mather, Club. CLASSIFIED FORM to create prototypes of new Decker. 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The money Railway Museum (North East of buildings and structures to do in these diffi cult soughts to reassure local people is paid within two weeks of Branch) is holding a free- remaining from the earliest circumstances.” thatth those most in need will being triggered, and should to-attend Open Meeting at days. Some are an essential The Friends of the National receivere automatic cold weather arrive before people receive Locomotion from 11.30am on part of today’s railway but Railway Museum North East payments.p their fuel bills, so people Saturday, January 16th. others are at risk and action expressed its gratitude to the HelenH said, “In this cold should not hesitate to turn up The theme of the meeting is is needed to ensure their Museum Management at weather,w it is very important their heating.” ‘Safeguarding Railway Relics survival. Locomotion, the Institution thatth people put their health fi rst. Mrs Goodman added that the in the North East’. The session “In February, 2009, the Robert of Civil Engineers North East TThis is why the Government government was pursuing will include an overview by Stephenson Trust moved out Seniors Group, the North is making automatic cold various long-term measures to Douglas Hamilton, Chair of of the historic railway offi ces Eastern Railway Association, wweather payments to people cut fuel poverty and improve the Friends of the National and workshops at 20 South the Railway Correspondence wwho receive Pension Credit or energy effi ciency, stating that Railway Museum (North Street, Newcastle upon Tyne. and Travel Society, the if they receive Income Support, the Warm Front scheme had East Branch); and a case This was because the rent Robert Stephenson Trust and aand also have children under already benefi tted over 6,000 study on Robert Stephenson’s required by the owners of the the Stephenson Locomotive fi ve, or receive a disability Bishop Auckland constituents. South Street offi ces and property, a listed building, Society for their involvement oor pensioner premium. In the To obtain further details on workshops by Alan Clothier, would have been considerably and co-operation in arranging NNorth, cold weather payments cold weather payments, visit Honorary Curator, and Mike increased from April 1st, the programme for 2009/10. hhave been triggered three times www.direct.gov.uk. Brown, Trustee of the Robert 2009, and the Trust could not The session will be held Stephenson Trust. afford to meet the increase. in the Education Room in Mr & Mrs Waterson on their wedding day. A spokesperson for the "The premises are currently the museum’s Collection BUS SERVICE branch said, “The North East empty and unoccupied. The Building. Admission and Shildon Town Clerk, Mick of Premier League side bridesmaids; Rebecca Wilson, One of the images which will be on display at can claim to be the “Cradle of speakers will describe what parking is free. Waterson, has tied the knot, Sunderland AFC, at midday Rebecca Waterson and Katy CHANGES Locomotion from January 13th. marrying the Town Clerk of on Saturday, December 5th. Rome. From Monday, February Road will be at 9.34 am and Locomotion, The National locomotives, including Spennymoor, Pauline Wilson, The ceremony was attended Jack Avery fulfi lled his duties 1st, the schedule for the 4A the fi rst 4B will depart at BLACK ICE WARNING Railway Museum at Shildon, Planet, Patentee and Rocket, in a ceremony that took place by 54 guests, including several as usher, while Ruby Allison and 4B Bishop Auckland to 9.55am. will be holding an exhibition and civil engineering projects in early December, 2009. notable Shildon Councillors. was the fl ower girl. Shildon circular bus services No 4A or 4B services will run FOR MOTORISTS curated by The Robert such as the High Level Bridge The couple, who live in Mick selected Antony Pauline, who wore a white will change. between 2.00pm and 3.30pm Motorists are being asked to Strategic Highways Manager normal salting plan. Stephenson Trust, in January. in Newcastle upon Tyne. Sacriston, were wed at the Waterson as his Best Man, dress with red embellishment, On Monday to Friday the fi rst on weekdays during term take extra care on roads this Dave Wilcox says black ice “This means that, despite 'The Art of Robert Stephenson The exhibition, which is Stadium of Light, the home while Pauline chose three was given away by her father. 4B service will leave Bishop time, however, buses will week, as black ice becomes is a major issue, “The biggest having placed signifi cant - images of the man, his life supported by the Heritage Auckland at 9.30am, the fi rst run at this time during school the latest hazard to affect the problem with black ice is that orders for salt last month, and his works', examines Lottery Fund, Newcastle SHILDON POLICE SAY 4A will depart at 10.00am; holidays. New timetables are highways network. you can’t see it. Often you are we are only receiving small the achievements of one of City Council and the Institute 'LET'S KEEP CRIME DOWN' the fi rst 4A service from Dale now available. On Wednesday, January 13th, only aware it’s there when you quantities, enough to cover the Britain's greatest engineers. of Civil Engineers, will ABTEC K.A. Rooflines & there were several reports of drive over it, so please drive reduced priority routes. People visiting the exhibition take place at the Shildon Local Police in Shildon have of crime. documents are out of sight Joinery Services minor accidents involving with real caution on all routes. “Where we receive specifi c will learn about the key times museum from Wednesday, ELECTRICIANS January 13th, until the end pledged their support to a To prevent burglaries, residents - Think carefully about what & PPlumbinglumbing uPVC Fascias, Soffi ts & vehicles, as well as drivers The road surface may look requests from the emergency in Robert Stephenson's life, becoming stuck on hills, of February, from 10.00am to home offi ce campaign, entitled should; you throw in the bin and Specialists in House Guttering Specialists black but unfortunately that services or residents, the along with his involvement 'Let's keep crime down.' - Lock all doors and windows consider shredding things Rewires & Safety All aspects of Joinery Work including outside of Thornhill does not mean it is safe. council is continuing to do in the development of 4.00pm. Inspection Insurance Work Undertaken School. “We are continuing to salt everything within its salt stock The project is designed to help - Keep valuables out of sight - Know who you are dealing Showers, Fridges, Freezer & The mixture of melting snow, all A and B roads routinely keep the crime rate down, after - Keep car keys out of sight with online and don't give Electrical Cooker Repairs Free Estimates capabilities to tackle specifi c BUSINESS & falling by 39% since 1997. and reach. out details if you are unsure. Time Served freezing rain and Government under our revised priority problems. Special OAP Rates The campaign is aimed at To prevent robbery; To prevent theft from Reliable & Friendly Service, salt supply restrictions has programme. 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