A man and a woman were treated at Darlington Memorial Hospital for minor injuries after their cars collided.

The accident, involving a Citroen AX and a Peugeot, happened in Yarm Road, Darlington, at 10am on Saturday.

TRAFFIC DELAYS: Motorists can expect delays in the Faverdale West area of Darlington for the next two weeks while a footpath is laid.

HOUSE FIRE: Firefighters were called to a blaze in the ground floor of a house in Brankin Drive, Firthmoor, Darlington, on Saturday, at 1pm. No one was injured.

CAROL CONCERT: Pupils and staff at Gurney Pease Primary School, Darlington, will stage a concert at St James' Church, Darlington, next Monday, at 7.30pm. Tickets are available on (01325) 380790 or at the school.

FOLK NIGHT: Ann Breen will perform at Hurworth Community Centre, near Darlington, on Friday, at 6.45pm. Tickets are available on (01325) 720840 or (07814) 097326.

ROCK NIGHT: Rock music fans are invited to dust off their vinyl records and take them along to the Quaker House pub, in Mechanic's Yard, Darlington, on Tuesday, December 17. The pub is hosting a vinyl rock night, when customers' favourite tracks will be played by a guest disc jockey. The event starts at 8pm.

CIVIC SERVICE: Churches Together In Shildon in Association with Shildon Town Council will be holding a carol service at Shildon Civic Hall on Sunday, at 6pm to raise funds for The Butterwick Hospice and Freeman Hospital.

CHURCH MUSIC: The Priory Singers will give a concert at Etherley Methodist Church, on Saturday, at 7pm.

FESTIVE FOOD: Christmas lunches will be served at St Mark's Church, Eldon, on Saturday from noon to 2pm.

TREE SALE: Christmas trees go on sale at Durham Wildlife Trust's nature reserve, Witton-le-Wear, at the weekend, from 10.30am to 4pm. For details call 0191-584-3112 or (01388) 488728.

FESTIVE MARKET: A Christmas market will be held at Wolsingham Town Hall on Saturday, from 9am.

COFFEE MORNING: A Christmas coffee morning will be held in St Clare's Church Hall, Newton Aycliffe, on Saturday, from 10am to noon. Proceeds will go to church funds.

TABLE-TOP SALE: St Catherine's Community Centre, Crook, is holding a table-top sale on Saturday, from 9.30am to noon. To book call (01388) 766706.

SHOW TIME: King James I Community Theatre in Bishop Auckland presents Yacobin The Sockmaker at King James I School from December 16 to 18, at 6.30pm. Tickets are available on (01388) 603543.