News in brief
COMEDY CLUB: Brendan Riley and Alex Boardman will perform at the Hilarity Bites Comedy Club at Bishop Auckland Town Hall on Friday (February 21) at 7.30pm, with Andy Fury as the MC. Tickets cost £8 in advance, £10 on the door, from 03000-269524.
RUNNERS WANTED: Butterwick Hospice in Bishop Auckland has guaranteed places available for the Great North Run on Sunday, September 7. Anyone interested in taking part should call Laura Douthwaite on 01388-603003.
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