PARENTS wanting a civil ceremony to name babies can now do so in County Durham.
The county's registration services is offering a non-religious ceremony at its offices in Barnard Castle, Bishop Auckland, Durham City, Peterlee and Stanley.
David Dixon, Durham County Council's public services manager, said: "A naming ceremony is a unique occasion. It is an opportunity for parents to promise before family and friends to be good parents."
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