Evening Gazette

The Terror That Won't Go Away

A traumatised mum savagely beaten by burglars is living in fear after one of her attackers appealed against his jail sentence. Fran Falshaw, 55, was horrified when she received a letter from the Crown Prosecution Service explaining that Heath Randall, 39, had appealed against his seven-year jail term.

Cash Boost for Hindu Centre

A hindu centre on Teesside is benefiting from a pounds 20,000 cash injection to employ a member of staff. The Hindu Cultural Centre on Westbourne Grove, North Ormesby, has received the funding from Lloyds TSB. The money will pay for an administration co-ordinator who will help with duties such as serving lunches at the centre.

Big Saturday Stash Win Means Perfect Match for Romantic Paul

That's grand! The winner of the Gazette's first Saturday Stash competition will use the cash to give his fiancee a day to remember.

Tune in to Cadet Appeal

Cleveland Army Cadet Force's band is looking for people aged 12- 18 to train as musicians and for adult volunteers with musical knowledge. The ideal minimum required standard is the ability to train cadets up to Associate Board Grade 3. Any youngsters wanting to join or potential instructors should call Lieutenant Colonel Mick Moran on 01642 242414.

Foul Play

Thieves have ruined playtime for tots by stealing pounds 2,000 of play equipment just days after it was installed. The thieves struck at Grangetown Children's Centre over the weekend.

Army Praises Festive Givers

Kind-hearted Teessiders have been praised for playing Santa to underprivileged families. The Salvation Army in Stockton has issued a public thank you to those whose "very generous" support helped boost a Christmas appeal.

One-Stop Shop Branches Out

Hambleton's latest one-stop shop at Town Close, North Road, Stokesley, has added another service to its repertoire. It is now collecting payments for Broadacres Housing Association. Customers of the association can pay rent, garage and support charges using their payment swipe card at the council's Town Close offices. These are open 8.45am to 5.15pm, Monday to Thursday, and 8.45am-4.45pm on Fridays.

Fear Over Care Home for Kids

A row has broken out over the opening of a care home for children at an upmarket address in Nunthorpe. Resident Julie Poole, 31, said she was given no warning before the house next door was taken over by private care company Millers Homes For Children.

Wallet Taken From Counter

Police need your help to trace this couple who are suspected of helping themselves to a wallet. The pair, below, were caught on camera at Teesside Magistrates' Court, on February 14 last year.

Community Child Care

* There are 1,985 children's homes in England with 11,360 child places. * Middlesbrough Council said care homes such as the Millers home at Nunthorpe did not constitute a "change of use" for the house and didn't need planning permission.

Scales of Justice

Among the cases dealt with at Langbaurgh East Magistrates' Court on January 5 was: Richard Wyatt, 21, of Mansfield Avenue, Thornaby, was banned from driving for 56 days and fined pounds 350 with pounds 25 costs for driving without an appropriate licence, using a vehicle without insurance or test certificate and failing to stop at a red light.

Cascade of Light for Pond

An illuminated fountain will become the eye-catching centre- piece of a Teesside duck pond. Work to improve Norton duck pond begins next month.

Charity Looks for New Outlet

Redcar's ymca shop on Queen Street will close on Tuesday after its temporary licence ends, prompting a search for new permanent premises. District retail manager Norma Yarker said: "We would like to thank all our customers for their support and very kind donations and are hoping to return to Redcar as soon as possible."

We're so Lucky Liam's Still Alive

But holiday blow has left us in turmoil, say parents If he becomes unwell while we are on holiday we want him in the right place with medical staff available

Focus On Plans for New Homes

Planners are holding a meeting to consider proposals to build homes on Middlesbrough College sites. The meeting on Thursday, February 2, will also consider the application for planning consent to build the new pounds 70m Middlesbrough College on the Middlehaven site.

Gregg Easteal

It's a sad irony that the one person who probably deserves more than anyone to sit down in a comfy leather armchair with a stiff drink this week is the same guy who really can't afford to. I mean Charles Kennedy of course who discovered last week that while he'd been buried in the drinks cabinet his shadow cabinet had been plotting against him.

Help Keep Track of Our Wildlife

Residents are invited to help produce a report of the area's mammal population. Mammal Action Tees Valley is a two-year project, launched this month, aimed at raising awareness of wildlife and helping to protect important species.

On Your Marks for Charity

This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Middlesbrough leg of the Race for Life. To celebrate, and to meet demand, this summer there will be two events held at the popular Ormesby Hall venue.

Crime Fight Hailed

A pioneering crime reduction project in a troubled area of Hartlepool has been praised. The Community Safety Premises Project, based in York Road, has helped smash crime around 4,000 homes between Belle Vue and Hart Lane.

Warning Issued As Thieves Target Sat-Navs

Motorists in Sedgefield are being urged not to leave satellite navigation systems in their cars. Sedgefield Community Safety Partnership warned that car crime has been rising after Christmas. Popular targets for thieves include car body parts, alloy wheels and portable navigation systems. Neil Langthorne, crime prevention officer, said: "Satellite navigation systems are becoming popular with motorists.