AN investigation into the death of seven-year-old Karl Doran, from Darlington, at Beamish Museum, in County Durham, last July, is still ongoing, the Health and Safety Executive has confirmed. A fund set up in the youngster’s memory raised more than £2,500. Karl's parents described him as their "little prince of steam".

EXTREME STUNTS: The Extreme Stunt Show, billed as Europe’s fastest-growing motorsport event, which features monster trucks and back-flipping motorcycles, is coming to the region in June. It will be at South Park, in Darlington, on June 18, and Clairville Common, in Middlesbrough, on June 25, as well as dates in Redcar and Whitby. For more information, visit extremestuntshow.com

DJ SHOW: Talented DJ D.O.D is performing at Theme nightclub, in Duke Street, Darlington, on Saturday, June 8. Doors open at 10am. Support comes from Jack Westerburg and Tyler James. Tickets cost £5 from skiddle.com