By Gavin Havery HEALTH chiefs have approved the closure of a doctors? surgery, despite public opposition to the move. NHS County Durham has agreed to close the Medomsley branch surgery run by Dr Jacqueline Stuart and partners from the Queen?s Road surgery in Shotley Bridge, near Consett.

By Gavin Engelbrecht CAMPAIGNERS have demanded a rethink on plans to close a doctor?s surgery. NHS County Durham has received a request to close the Medomsley branch surgery run by Dr Jacqueline Stuart and partners from the Queen?s Road surgery at Shotley Bridge, near Consett.

AN INQUEST has been opened and adjourned today into the death of Paul McAloon. The 46-year-old, from Stanley Gardens, Consett, died at Finchale Training College in Durham on Tuesday.

By D COLE I WOULD like to reply to a letter which was printed on Saturday, titled a state funeral would be an insult, by J McDine, of Wallsend. I felt compelled to write and say what an excellent letter, factually correct and well written.

A NORTH East solicitor arrested for allegedly perverting the course of justice has had his bail extended. Paul Donoghue, 35, was due to answer bail yesterday.