A CANCER group which supports people across the North-East affected by the disease has been handed almost £1,000.

Newton Aycliffe’s TSB branch’s Local Charity Partner for 2016/2017 has been the Great Aycliffe Cancer Support Group.

Phil Wilson MP last month presented group founder Allison White and secretary Sharon Parkinson with a a cheque for £958.

The money was raised by Partners and customers through various fundraising activities during the past year including book sales and raffles.

Bank manager Victoria McNary said: "The team has worked really hard over the past year to raise the vital funds the charity needs and it’s great to see the difference our work will have."

Also in attendance was the Great North Air Ambulance Service which Mr Wilson welcomed as TSB Newton Aycliffe’s new Local Charity Partner for 2017/18.