We regret to announce the death of John Jones of Aycliffe Village, founder of J & C Coaches, who died peacefully at home on Wednesday 17th September 2014 aged 79. The Funeral will be held at 12 noon on Friday 26th September at St Clare’s Church and afterwards at Wear Valley Crematorium, Coundon.

An Obituary will be published in next week’s issue, meanwhile we extend our sincere condolences to his wife Freda and all the family.