A HEARTBROKEN family have launched an appeal to get their missing cat home for Christmas.

Tiddles is a dark tabby cat who is six years old and described as "quite nervous". The much loved family pet was lost between the area of Great Burdon and Sedgefield.

Her family are desperate to get her back for Christmas. They have offered a £250 reward for information leading to the safe return of their pet.

Anyone with any information leading to the return of Tiddles should contact 01325 321855 or 07748268822.