Evening Gazette

Darwin Sons in Jail Visit

THE sons of back from the dead canoeist John Darwin have visited their dad in jail - despite earlier disowning him, according to unconfirmed reports. Mark Darwin, 32, and brother Anthony, 29, spent two hours chatting to him, a national newspaper claimed.

Boot Out Chewy Says Star

YOUNG chewy chompers are being encouraged by their Boro heroes to dispose of gum responsibly. Boro left back Andrew Taylor visited Newport Primary School to deliver the message to keep Boro tidy.

Movies to Make You Think of Climate

THE SERIES of green films is continuing this week at Teesside University. Tonight sees the screening of Six Degrees Could Change the World - a National Geographic investigation that charts the rise in the earth's temperature. It predicts what each degree rise in temperature could mean for our planet.

Waking the Dead ; Spooky Fair to Bring Town Spirit

GHOULS, ghosts and things that go bump in the night are to be investigated in Redcar. A series of ghost hunts and psychic fairs in the style of television show Most Haunted will take place from Saturday.

It's Not Fair ; We're Being Raided Because of Our Son, Claims Couple

A COUPLE claim they have been unfairly targeted by police because of crimes committed by their son. David and Carol Harrison's home in Thornaby was among those raided in a series of swoops as part of Operation Sabre.

Family Life: Cash Dash ; Double the Money but Still Only 30 Minutes to Spend It in - What Would You Buy If You Were Chosen to Take Part in Our Pounds 200 Cash Dash? Joanne Welford Followed One Lucky Shopper to Find Out... Shop Until You Drop!

THERE are no flies on Mandy Thomas - especially when it comes to shopping. When she was approached to see if she'd like pounds 200 to spend in 30 minutes she hesitated only just long enough to get over the shock.

Family Life: Win! Free Hair Care Set ; Shop Until You Drop!

IT is not just lucky shopper Mandy that is in for a treat. To celebrate the opening of its new salon on Norton High Street, Deep Hairdressing has teamed up with the Gazette to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a selection of KMS hair styling products.

Family Life: Best Buys ; Shop Until You Drop!

BLACKWELL'S Three bird roast (duck pheasant and chicken) pounds 25 each Cumberland sausage pounds 5.80 kilo Stroganoff fillet pounds 22.90 kilo

Smoking Kills Over 1,000 Teessiders a Year ... Will These Images Change That?

TEESSIDERS believe putting graphic picture warnings on tobacco products could help young people kick the habit before it's too late. Shocking images of diseased lungs, heart operations and throat cancer, replace written warnings on cigarette packs from today to illustrate the devastating effects that tobacco can have on health.

First Class 2008

IT'S one of the biggest events in a child's life and the Evening Gazette will be capturing the moment for posterity. Every day we will be featuring pictures of reception classes of Teesside youngsters embarking on the first step of their education.

Strictly Dancing for Nita ; ... In Fact She's Not Missed One of Her Classes in 10 Years Community Champions the People's Awards Sponsored by Barclays

AN UNSTOPPABLE dance teacher has helped raise over pounds 100,000 for cancer care with her line dancing classes. Nita Metcalfe, of Mulgrave Road, Middlesbrough, hasn't missed a Monday night at the Dorman Social Club in over a decade.

Ts 23 the Facts

LOCATION: Billingham. HOUSE TYPES: Full range.

Community Spirit Reigns in Our Area ; Properties Price Check in Association with Our Properties.Co.Uk

HERE'S the latest instalment of our Property Price Check series. Whether you're buying, selling, or just want to know what houses in your area are worth, you'll find it invaluable. Throughout this month we will be delving into the facts and figures of postcode areas across Teesside. Today we turn the spotlight on TS23.

What the Estate Agent Says ; by Julie Hulme, Branch Partner at Manners and Harrison, Billingham

THERE'S a full range of properties available in TS23. From flats and semis to large ex-ICI built houses around Central Avenue with good-sized gardens - there really is a bit of everything.

What's On the Market ; Properties Price Check in Association with Our Properties.Co.Uk

TO BUY THIS three-bedroom bungalow is up for sale on Hallcroft Close at pounds 220,000.

Training Scheme Hailed a Success

PD Ports has celebrated the success of its apprenticeship programme at Teesport. The port's scheme, which has been running since 2001, is operated in partnership with Teesside-based training provider, NETA Training Group.

If You're Thinking About Volunteering?

Before you take action, Middlesbrough Volunteer Centre recommends that you spend a moment considering these points: WHY DO I WANT TO VOLUNTEER?

Wish 08 Cash for Your Community ; Tees Valley Community Foundation

pounds 30,000 FOR YOUR COMMUNITY Over 200 groups have registered

How You Can Make Your Wish Come True ; Every Token Counts ... Wish 08 Cash for Your Community

TODAY we introduce you to community groups across Teesside who need your help to grab a share of pounds 30,000. More than 200 groups are registered in our second Wish campaign - and every single one is guaranteed a payout from our cashpot.

What You Need to Know About Wish ; Every Token Counts ...

Q: What is Wish? A: It's a campaign in which the Evening Gazette has teamed up with the Tees Valley Community Foundation to give away pounds 30,000 to community groups across the Tees Valley.