March 13, 2002 Petrol prices across the UK are set to rise by one penny a litre.
The oil companies Shell and Esso and the Tesco and Sainsbury's supermarket chains have all said that they will put up prices.
The move comes as increased tension in the Middle East has pushed the cost of oil higher, raising fears that higher fuel costs could be on the way.
The minimum recommended price of a litre of unleaded petrol from Shell pumps will rise to 70.9p, Tesco's 300 stations will charge 70.7p, while Sainsbury's average price will rise to 70.6p.
Esso said it had increased the price of its petrol by between 1p and 2p per litre at its stations over the past 24 hours, taking the cost of a litre to between 70.9p and 71.9p.
500-year-old tree found in County Durham
March 13, 2002 An ancient Yew tree dating back 500 years has been discovered in a survey at Sedgefield's Hardwick Park.
The tree is 14m high with a diameter of more than a metre. It was discovered by specialists working on a plan to restore the Georgian parkland to its former glory.
A decision on a bid for £4.96m from the heritage lottery fund for the project will be announced later this year.
March 13, 2002 The last generation of students from Stockton's Grangefield Grammar School are planning a get-together in the autumn.
This year marks 25 years since they left in the summer of 1977, the year of the Queen's Silver Jubilee.
The reunion will be held in September, with the venue to be confirmed.
Anyone wanting further details should check the school's website
Popular fun fair to make return visit March 13, 2002 A traditional fun fair is returning to Newton Aycliffe by popular demand after a successful return last year.
The Jubilee Simpasture fun fair visited the town for the first time in more than 15 years, last year. The event was so well received that it is to return for five days next week.
It will be held in the car park of the Iron Horse pub, Emerson Way, from Wednesday to Sunday.
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