A HEALTH bus will visit two villages next week (March 5-7).

Qualified health staff will be on board to give free health checks.

The events are timed to coincide with drop-in sessions with county councillors David Hall and Stephen Guy.

They are being supported by Durham Area Action Partnership (AAP) and people will also have the chance to say what they think are the needs and priorities for their communities.

The events are taking place in Jubilee Community Centre, West Rainton, on Wednesday (March 5) from 10am to noon and at Sherburn leisure centre, Sherburn Village, on Friday, March 7, again from 10am to noon.