FOUR males aged 15, 16, 18 and 21 have been bailed to return to Hartlepool police station next week after police found a large quantity of full milk bottles in their Nissan Bluebird car, in Seaton Carew, on Saturday.

Police believe the milk was stolen from doorsteps in the Hart Station, Throston, West Park, Park Road and Seaton Carew areas. Anyone living in these areas whose bottles of milk were stolen between 7am and 9.15am on Saturday, or any witnesses, are asked to contact the Church Street station, on (01429) 865675.

NEW FLATS: Hartlepool Borough Council has received a planning application from Home Housing Association for permission to change the use of and convert a hostel and house in the town's Grange Road into 11 flats. The plans also include staff support accommodation and facilities.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Thanks to funding from Hartlepool New Deal for Communities, the North Tees Women's Aid is now offering advice and support through an outreach service to victims of domestic violence. Contact Stacey or Sharday, on (01429) 890558.

CHRISTMAS DANCE: Hartlepool Neighbourhood Watch holds its Christmas Dinner Dance on Saturday, December 7, at Hartlepool Rugby Football Club, Mayfield Park, Easington Road, Hartlepool at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £7 and are available by contacting Erica Akehurst on (01642) 302567.

ANNUAL MEETING: Hartlepool Voluntary Development Agency's annual meeting takes place on Thursday at noon in the Blind Welfare Hall, Avenue Road, Hartlepool. The guest speaker is Ray Caldwell, from Voluntary Organisations Network North-East.

GROUP MEETS: East Cleveland Breast Cancer Support Group meets tonight at Village Arts, Stable House, Loftus. The meeting starts at 6.30pm. For further information call Pat Watson, on 0790 990 6269.

JUMBLE SALE: A jumble sale will be held at the Grays Road Institute, Grays Road, Stockton on Friday. Admission is 10p.

COTTAGES APPROVED: Plans to build seven cottages in Yarm have been approved by Stockton borough councillors. The properties will be built at the back of Carleton Terrace and Swinburns Yark.