POLICE are hunting a man after a flat screen television was stolen from an empty pub in Middlesbrough.

The burglary happened at around 8.40pm on Sunday, March 23 at The White Rose Public House on Marton Road.

A passing member of the public spoke to a police officer shortly after the incident, and police would like to speak to this man again.

The man is asked to contact DC Stuart Rowbotham on the non-emergency 101 number or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

SURGERIES CANCELLED: Councillors David and Norma Wilburn who represent Norton West Ward on Stockton Borough Council have cancelled their surgery that was due to be held at Crooksbarn Primary School on Tuesday, April 1. The ward surgery which was due to be held at The Education Centre, Norton, on the same day has also been cancelled. This surgery will now be held at The Education Centre on Tuesday, April 8 from 5.45pm to 6.45pm.