51.   Fire officers have said they believe the blaze, which gutted the flat, was already well alight by the time it was noticed.

52.   The officer said Alison had not mentioned a car pulling up alongside or near them in her statement to the police.

53.   Council officers say the vandalism meant the present exhibition Funny Energy had to be open for restricted hours only.

54.   Council officers say control measures including screening and exclusion are paying off.

55.   NEW office development in the centre of Darlington will not make parking more difficult, a planning officer has said.

56.   Council officers say the vandalism has been consistent and meant the present exhibition Funny Energy had to be open for restricted hours only.

57.   Officers say they hope the council will not be forced into a lengthy court battle which could cost tens of thousands of pounds.

58.   Renovation work at Bishop Auckland town hall is progressing well, Wear Valley District Council officers say.

59.   Officers say some of the pills could prove dangerous if taken by children.

60.   Officers say up to fifteen young men were involved in the incident, in which a white Rover car badly damaged.