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Published at: Friday 13th April 2012 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 568 Civic Hall Square, Shildon, TER DL4 1AH. AP Telephone/Fax: 01388 775896 hill Duty journalist: 0790 999 2731 Ferry H ilt o n C & C h At the heart www.thechapter.org of our wonderful community email: [email protected] Grease is the word Time to turn to 101 Police in Ferryhill are using Durham Constabulary's non- Durham and Darlington. tubs of special security emergency phone number Local callers using this marking grease as part of - 101 – will be the only number will receive a the continuing campaign number for people in the message advising them to against metal thieves. region to call as from this use 101. In recent weeks there have week. Chief Superintendent been several reports of The new national non-emer- John Bell, head of Durham burglars entering the rear gency number went live in Constabulary's Response yards or gardens of houses Durham in December 2011. Command, said, “101 is in the area and stealing It automatically connects already proving popular brass or copper taps, callers to their nearest for providing people with earthing wire and anything force, but includes options quick, direct access to their else with a metal content. for four other neighbouring nearest police force. For some time officers have forces. “Our response times remain been using ‘SmartWater’, The aim is to have a single high and we want this to a colourless liquid with non-emergency number for continue, so the more a unique chemical code the police which is easy people who use 101 the to treat suitable items. to remember and make it better. Using 101 will enable SmartWater is visible only simpler for the public to us to continue to provide an under ultra-violet light and PCSO Laura Denathorn and local resident Allan Cox. contact the police in non- effective policing service is almost impossible to emergency situations. to the people of County wash off skin or clothing. marking grease, a dark gel metal theft has become a Durham's previous number – Durham and Darlington.” It means anyone caught by which is applied using a huge problem in the last 0845 60 60 365, which dates 101 is for non-emergen- the police bearing traces of brush. few years,” said PCSO Laura back to 2003 - has now been cy calls only – people the fluid can be linked to If a thief handles marked Denathorn. switched off. Any callers should still dial 999 in an the house, or commercial goods, SelectaDNA grease “We have had a number of will receive a message emergency. premises at which it was instantly transfers onto very successful operations advising them to hang up In addition to 101, a new SMS applied. their hands and clothing. It which have helped cut the and ring 101. text service is going live. Police are now offering can then be scanned using number of thefts, but there Although the alterna- People can text 86101 for residents a further measure UV detection equipment are still too many instances tive number - 0345 60 60 advice, information, to to take in securing their in the same way as of thieves going into 365 - will still operate, it report minor crime and property. They have bought SmartWater. people’s yards and gardens is tailored towards people ask to be contacted by an quantities of SelectaDNA “As most people are aware, and literally helping calling from outside County officer. themselves to anything which is not nailed down. “The DNA grease is a DenhamFields relatively inexpensive way Rear Commercial Street, Ferryhill Station, DL17 ODF of marking property and MOT CENTRE spring is especially suited for All classes of MOT undertaken including scooters, use outdoors. We have motorbikes, trikes, 3 wheelers, cars, vans (including also issued residents with class 5) mini bus, motor homes & limousines clean stickers and notices high- We now supply and fit all makes of tyres lighting the fact it has been for cars, motorbikes, vans etc hoover 8kg 1400spin used, and these also act Wheel tracking & alignment, Repairs, Services, Private & as a strong deterrent to Commercial Vehicles, Auto Electrician, Competitive Price, washing machine Quality Workmanship, State of the Art Diagnostics Machine thieves,” she said. 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Since it became Plates * Car & Motorbike Batteries for only £49.99 10% OFF * Exhausts * Timing Belts * Filters * established in 1985 the With this voucher (Limited time Brake Discs & Pads * Light Bulbs * company has helped retail customers only) Window Wipers and much more This product is sold by ourselves homeowners, businesses as an agent on behalf or Euron- ics Ltd (Euronics Registered In Call in or contact us for expert advice England 767658) and schools protect their 48 North Street, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8HX ‘We Are ’ property, marking over 25 01740 651 461 million valuable items in Distributor TEL: 01740 652 926 Darlington Rd, Ferryhill www.leonardselectricals.com the process. Fully archived online at www.thechapter.org email us at: [email protected] Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Issue 568 Friday 13th April 2012 Page 1 PTER Ferryhill HA on C Classifieds & C h i l t All about local people ... Birthdays Birthdays Birthdays Birthdays Congratulations Ruby Tuesday Willetts Ruby Willetts Bethanie Henderson Stephen Turner Steve & Sylvia 16-4-96 16th April 14-4-94 11-4-91 Carmendy Happy Birthday Ruby Congratulations on your Diamond Wedding anniversary on 5th April Lots of Love, Nana and Granda xxx Love from all your family xxx Ruby Willetts 16-4-96 Happy birthday Happy 18th Birthday Bethanie Happy 21st Birthday Daddy Happy Birthday sweet sixteen Thank You All our love always, Love, Lots of love, Love you lots like jelly tots, Mam, Dad Gran Aunty Jean, Uncle Eric, Keaton & Logan xxx Sokell Kaiden & Kate & Hana & Alfie xxx 31st March xxx from Cambridge Stephen Turner Bethanie Henderson 11-4-91 Ruby Tuesday 14-4-94 Happy 21st 16-4-96 Birthday Turner Bethanie Henderson 14-4-94 Love you Loads, Donna xxx Stephen Turner 11-4-91 Gary and Lisa would like to thank relatives and friends Happy 21st who joined them for their Birthday Son wedding celebrations and Lots of love on your 18th made it such a special Happy 16th Birthday occasion. Also a big thank 21! you for all the lovely cards Lots of Lots, and gifts. To Bethanie Love, Mum xxx Nana & Uncle Lee Love always, Mary, Jack & Molly xx Lots of love & kisses, Mam Services xx Sarah Deary MOVING A THING? Matthew Wilson From £12.50. Call Phil. Ruby Tuesday 12-4-12 13th April 16-4-96 Phone 01325 321084 Happy 18th Happy 21st Birthday Sarah or 07790 509 925 Bethanie Henderson Birthday Matthew Love you loads 14-4-94 Atlas Disco / Karaoke To Bethanie Reliability guaranteed 07943 511 095 Lots of Love, Love from, From Mam, Michael, Discuss any of the stories or Michael & Gemma Mam, Steve, 18! Nana & Granda xxx articles from The Chapter at Lots of love, The North East Forum Kaiden www.neforum2.co.uk/smf Matthew Wilson Carpet Fitter & Happy 18th Vinyl Specialist Tel: 01325 307 935 Happy Birthday Advertise in Birthday Matthew Eric Temperley Mob: 07946 435 177 11-4-12 The Chapter Happy 65th Birthday 16! Lots of Love, Classifieds cost 35p Call Jeff on From Grandma & Grandad per word + £6 for an Love, optional photograph Granda Alex, 01388 775896 Call 01388 775 896 Uncle Ian Love and best wishes, & family 0790 999 2731 From Jean, Derek & family for details Page 2 Friday 13th April 2012 Issue 568 Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Town turns out to opening of Post Office take no new look Ladder Centre action after probe An investigation, following had his contract terminated. the closure of Ferryhill Councillor Farry claimed Station Post Office after an that the action was taken audit, is not expected to over a “transactional result in any further action. dispute.” Post Office Ltd has powers A Post Office spokesperson of prosecution and can, said: “The investigation is where appropriate, pursue complete and we apologise criminal matters indepen- to customers for any in- dently of police. convenience this may have The Post Office was closed caused.” on January 4th when The Post Office was the former temporary reopened, with a new sub- postmaster and current postmaster in place, on local councillor, David Farry, January 13th. Family history society meeting Cleveland North Yorkshire History Sources”. & South Durham Family Everyone is welcome to History Society’s next attend the meetings, which meeting will take place are usually on the third on Monday, 16th April at Monday of the month. Ceddesfeld Hall, Sedgefield, More information is from 7.45pm. available by calling 01740 Linda Powell will give a talk 620367 or by visiting the on the subject of “Green society’s website at www. Howards Regiment & family sedgefieldfamilyhistory.org.uk. Former Sunderland footballer Gary Bennett opens the remodelled gardens at Ferryhill Ladder Centre, watched on by the community and dignitaries.