Roy Lingley, 76, of the Fallows, Cockfield, appeared before Bishop Auckland magistrates yesterday charged with harassing neighbour Raymond Watson by depositing animal excrement on the front garden and footpath of his house.

The case was adjourned until September 3.

HEALTH WEBSITE: More than 89,000 people have logged on to the Darlington Primary Care Trust website at www.darlington pct.nhs.uk or www.darlingtonpct.com since it was launched last month.

DRIVING BAN: Brian Hutchinson, 44, of The Centre, Evenwood, was banned for driving for a year by Bishop Auckland magistrates yesterday after he admitted drink-driving. The court heard he had 98 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood. The legal limit is 80mg. He was was also fined £100.

DANCING DOG: Heather Stevens, from Ravensworth, and her dancing rottweiler, Joshua, will be performing at Dalton Village Hall next Thursday, from 7pm to 9.30pm. Call (01833) 621236 for tickets.

SWIMMING LESSONS: Adult swimming lessons are held at Fishburn Pool every Wednesday from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. For more information telephone (01325) 300800 or (01740) 622262.