Pensioner hurt: Firefighters gave oxygen and first aid to an elderly resident whose flat was heavily smoke-logged following a chip pan fire at Sir William Turner's Court, Kirkleatham, Redcar, yesterday. Three other flats were affected by smoke.

Minding baby: A free business training session for registered child minders is being held at Gisborough Hall, Guisborough, on January 8, from 10am until noon. Another workshop will be held in February. To register, call 0800 294 2904.