Golf helps kids charity

Aug 17 2006 By The Journal

Former Auf Wiedersehen Pet star Tim Healy holds his 15th Celebrity Golf Classic at Ramside Hall Hotel and Golf Club on Sunday, September 24 when more than 30 teams are expected in the event which again supports the region's leading child health charity, The Children's Foundation, which last year benefited by £10,000.

There are a few team places left. If interested contact Carol Botten at The Children's Foundation on (0191) 282-0000 or email carol.botten@ncl.ac.uk

Voting changes

FINAL proposals for new electoral arrangements in Wansbeck have been submitted to the Electoral Commission by the Boundary Committee for England.

They include changes to ward boundaries but recommend that the size of the district council should remain at 45 councillors.

The committee reports are on www.boundarycommittee.org.uk

Mini-moto plea

BLAYDON MP Dave Anderson is urging the Government to introduce tougher regulations to restrict misuse of mini-motos after a police forum highlighted problems at Kibblesworth.