Pub raided by thieves

Thieves broke into the Burtree Inn, on the A68 near Darlington, and stole £100 from a fruit machine between 2am and 2.30am yesterday.

Anyone with information can call police on (01325) 467681 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

INQUEST OPENS: An inquest into the death of Valerie Tinnion, 58, of Geneva Drive, Darlington, who died in Darlington Memorial Hospital on April 4, was opened and adjourned at Darlington police station yesterday.

COFFEE MORNING: A coffee morning is being held at the Carers' Centre, 10 Union Street, Darlington, on Saturday, from 10.30am to 12.30pm. A carers' support worker will be on duty at the Shopmobility office, in Houndgate, at the same time.

PLAYERS NEEDED: Players under 16 are needed for the Darlington Junior Grand Slam Badminton Tournament, at Haughton Community School on May 12. Entry forms are available from Janet Cooper on (01325) 243188. Applications must be submitted by April 29