Consett

The government has appealed against a local council's decision to refuse plans to house sex offenders near a school as campaigners remain in "shock."

Amanda Robson, who has autism, has a fascination for road sweepers so the council arrange for a Scarab sweeper, Amanda’s favourite vehicle, to visit her.

Alexander Flavell,89, was found guilty of two of six offences. He has always denied the charges he has been accused of.