A TEESDALE-based digital agency has been named Online Business of the Year at an awards ceremony.

Zine, which is based in Barnard Castle, scooped the accolade at the South Durham Business Awards.

The company creates websites and offers advice on social media and e-marketing strategies and graphic design services.

In the last year, its workforce has more than doubled, increasing from nine to 20.

Zine also won four gold awards from the national Best for Web Awards.