THE BODY of a man discovered by an angler on a riverbank last week has been identified as Melvin Foster Ongles, 61, from Hetton-le-Hole, near Seaham.

He was discovered in a secluded spot on the banks of the River Wear at Holmhill Lane, Chester-le-Street, on Thursday, July 18, by a man who was fishing. Mr Ongles, from Oxford Crescent, is thought to have died from natural causes.

OUTREACH SESSION: Durham Citizens Advice Bureau will hold a village outreach session on Thursday August 1, between 10 and 11am, at Quarrington Hill Community Centre. People are welcome to drop in or call the appointment line on 0191-383 2885.

ROCK NIGHT: StickyFingers, who play cover versions of rock standards, will be performing at The Gallery, Chester Moor, near Chester-le-Street, on Friday August 2, starting at 8.30pm. Admission costs £2.

MUSEUM CONCERT: Pride Valley Brass will feature in the latest in a series of brass band concerts in the grounds of the DLI at Aykley Heads, Durham, on Sunday. The concert starts at 2.30pm and admission is free.

FOLK NIGHT: Haswell Folk Club is holding a singers and musicians night tomorrow at The Wayfarer pub in Front Street, Haswell, starting at 8.30pm. Admission is free. For details call the venue on 0191-517 1274.