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FISHING fans from the region will be given the chance to land cash prizes at an angling contest next month.

The District of Easington Open Sea Angling competition is to be staged on Sunday January 25 between 11am and 4pm.

Anglers can take their choice of spots along the Durham Heritage coast between Ryhope Dene and Crimdon Dene.

All competitors will be eligible for the top prize which will be £2000 for the heaviest single fish.

There will also be separate section prizes for women, juniors and disabled entrants.

Competitors can pre-register this Saturday at Coast Road Fishing Tackle, Horden, phone number 0191 5180742; North East Tackle Supplies, Hartlepool (01429 272581).

Or at Rigs Angling Supplies, Seaham (0191 5817915; Rutherfords, Sunderland (0191 5654183 and Friarage Tackle and Bait Supplies, Hartlepool (01429 273145).

Anglers can also register on the day of the event at Seaham Leisure Centre, between 9am and 12 noon. Registration costs £12 per person.

For more information contact Easington Sports Development team on 0191 5270501 or Seaham Angling Club on 0191 5810321.