BICYCLE TAKEN: Police are hunting thieves after a bicycle was taken from a garage in the Pierremont area of Darlington overnight on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 30 and 31. The black large men’s Specialized Hybrid Hardtail bike has gold and bronze lettering, a d-lock holder and a water bottle holder on its frame. It also has black front and back mudguards and front suspension. Anyone with information should contact police on 101.

BLUES MUSIC: Darlington Rhythm 'N' Blues Club is hosting Blues 'N' Trouble in The Dolphin Centre Bistro Bar on Friday (November 2). Tickets are £10 and doors open at 7.30pm. Contact 01325-388406 or 01325-388410.

GOLDEN MOMENT: The Growing Older Living in Darlington group (GOLD) is meeting in Havelock Street Community Centre, in Katherine Street, Darlington, on Monday, November 5. The group supports and helps the interests of people aged over 50. The meeting starts at 10.15am. Contact 01325-388845.

WARD SURGERY: Councillors Gerald Lee and Paul Crudass, ward members for Heighington and Coniscliffe, will hold a ward surgery on Saturday (November 3), in Killerby and Summerhouse Village Hall, from 10am until 11am.

PACT MEETING: A partners and communities together (Pact) meeting for residents in Park West takes place on Wednesday, November 7, in Harewood House, Harewood Hill, Darlington, from 5pm until 6pm.

WRITE STUFF: Cafe Create, in Parkgate, Darlington, will host a 24-hour writeathon on Friday and Saturday, November 9 and 10, to raise funds for the Blood Bikes Transfusion Service.