Rescue meeting

LITTLE SPOOKS: WITH Halloween and Guy Fawkes’ Night just around the corner, Hartlepool’s libraries have lined up a host of fun activities to keep youngsters happy over the half-term holidays. Painting ghostly figures, fireworks craft activities and Halloween read and rhyme sessions are just some of what’s in store. There are also non-spooky sessions for the very young. All the events are free except where indicated, but some must be booked in advance by contacting the relevant library. Children under eight must be accompanied by an adult. Residents can call into their nearest library for details of events from Monday, October 29 until Friday, November 2.

MISCHIEF AVERTED: A dispersal order has been brought in to combat anti-social behaviour in Middlesbrough. The order for Gresham Ward will run from 00.01am Friday, October 26 until 11.59pm Wednesday, November 7. It gives police powers to ask anyone in groups of two or more to leave any area that the dispersal order covers. Anyone who is requested to leave is asked on the grounds that police believe that their presence is, or is likely to cause any members of the public to be intimidated, harassed, alarmed or distressed.

HEALTHY FOOD: A MIDDLESBROUGH academy has become the first in the town to win recognition for ensuring healthy food is available to students and staff. Unity City Academy has been awarded a Food4Health Gold Award for its commitment to sourcing and providing healthy fare. Middlesbrough Council and its health improvement partners launched the Food4Health Awards Scheme in March, 2011 as part of the Middlesbrough Healthy Town programme.

FAMILY APPEAL: The coroner is appealing for family members to come forward after the death of 56-year-old Philip Covell of Barnaby House on the High Street in Eston, near Middlesbrough. Mr Covell died in James Cook University Hospital on Thursday, October 18. There were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death. Any family members can contact the Coroners Office on 01642-303467.