POLICE have questioned a Bishop Auckland man following an alleged assault in a street on a 40-year-old man.

The victim was treated for head injuries in Darlington Memorial Hospital following the incident outside the Late Shopper, in Proudfoot Drive, Woodhouse Close estate, Bishop Auckland, at 4.50pm on Wednesday. Police made an arrest later the same night and released a man on short-term bail while they make more inquiries. Witnesses and anyone with information are asked to call police on (01388) 603566.

SPANISH COURSE: Greenfield Community and Arts Centre in Newton Aycliffe is looking to establish a beginners Spanish course. Anyone interested in learning basic conversational Spanish can enrol on the eight-week course, starting on Tuesday, October 15, from 5.15pm to 6.15pm. Cost of the course is £15 for adults and £10 for under 16s. For details call (01325) 307147 or 379048.

SCHOOL SALE: There will be a car boot sale at Green Lane School, in Barnard Castle, between 10am and noon, on September 28. Sellers are asked to arrive between 8.45am and 9.45am. Admission is 50p. To book a pitch or table call (01833) 690337 or (01833) 690298.

JUMBLE SALE: Ingleton Village Hall will host a jumble sale on September 27, at 6pm. Proceeds will be in aid of St Teresa's Hospice and the village hall. There will be a cake stall and raffle.

CHERNOBYL CONCERT: There will be a concert held in Mickleton Village Hall, at 7.30pm, on Saturday, to raise funds for the Chernobyl Children's Project. The concert will feature the TS Soul Band and Alex Laine. Tickets cost £5 and are available by calling Pam Lowles, on (01833) 640190 or Mickleton Service Station, on (01833) 640331.

VILLAGE SALE: Newsham Village Hall will hold a car boot and table top sale on Sunday to raise funds for the village hall. The event will be held between 10am and noon and admission will be 20p. Refreshments will be available.